Richard Hutten’s Unique Designs for Heinen Delfts Blauw
In his home in Rotterdam, you’re immediately struck by the unique objects that fill every corner. Richard Hutten, one of the most influential Dutch designers, has decorated his space with a blend of design, children's artwork, and special photographs. "I've always been fascinated by tradition, craftsmanship, and art," says Richard from his chair, with a wall behind him adorned with a mix of designs. "Among them are some wall plates I designed for Heinen Delfts Blauw. It's a sort of pixel stretching, where I used 17th-century paintings from the Rijksmuseum as a starting point."
Richard Hutten often incorporates this technique into his work. "I've applied it to old carpets and photos as well," he explains. "This way, I try to connect the past with the present in my work. The round shape of the wall plates naturally lends itself to this technique." The wall plate collection that Richard Hutten designed for Heinen Delfts Blauw immediately catches the eye with its circular linework and retro feel.
"Each wall plate originates from a painting in the Rijksmuseum," Richard elaborates. "Even the most abstract design can be traced back to a 17th-century still life. On some plates, you can still see a fragment of the original painting. By pixel-stretching the paintings, I unravel these old masterpieces. I extract the hidden colors and translate them into the round shape of the wall plate."
An International Designer
Richard Hutten graduated from the Design Academy Eindhoven and is known for his sustainable and innovative designs. He has his own studio in Rotterdam, and his work is displayed in more than forty museums worldwide, including MoMA New York, the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam, and the Vitra Design Museum in Weil am Rhein.