Katerina Kamprani

The Uncomfortable

The Uncomfortable

Curated by: Erica Loustau

Artist(s): Katerina Kamprani

The axiom, “form follows function” has been a touchstone for designers.  Katerina Kamprani’s designs challenge this basic notion altogether.  The function of her designs is to subvert the “classical system’s status quo”. Her work does not offer any direct solutions, nor is it her goal to create objects with which we can interact with ease and comfort.

Her subversive designs are critical of the classical principle that function is the starting point for all design.  Her objects aren’t designed to aid us. Instead, she renders them elegantly dysfunctional.  The nature of the dysfunction is a poignant reminder of the intimate relationship we have with tools and our dependence on utility.  Her designs deny us access. They put us in jeopardy of embarrassing spills, awkward fumbles, and unsettling moments.  Each one is imbued with pathos and gentle humor. Her work suggests a metaphor for what it means to be human in today’s world – sometimes frustrating, humbling, and perfectly imperfect.

Katerina Kamprani is a Greek designer and architect.  Her large body of work includes physical objects, digital renderings, and animations. She lives and works in Athens, Greece.  Katerina has exhibited widely throughout Europe including Germany, France, Sweden, Italy, Belgium, and Romania.  Her show at The Delaware Contemporary is her first major exhibition in the United States.