Chilean born, New York based artist and designer Sebastian Errazuriz seeks to create works that can remind people of their mortality, invite them to look again at their lives and cuestion at their daily routines.
His obsession with the dichotomies of life and death are present in his sculptures, public art works, consumer objects, furniture and even fashion.
Selected one of the top emerging designers by I.D magazine, he has also been chosen Chilean Designer of the Year, and received multiple awards by design competitions, and the international media.
(Duchamp series). OFF THE COURSE UMBRELLA 2005. Umbrella and Number 3 Iron
His large scale avant-garde public artwork has received critical acclaim. His unique pieces have been incorporated in over 40 exhibitions including Tokyo, New York, Paris and Barcelona. His portrait on multiple magazine covers and hundred of articles showcasing his work, illustrate the interest of the critics and media which follow closely every one of his new projects.
SHOES FROM RECYCLED SOCCER BALLS 1992. (Teenage works)
Leather and plastic (Single piece, later re-made in 2002).
Born in Santiago, Chile and raised in London, Sebastian followed art courses in Washington and film courses in Edinburgh, Design in Santiago and later received an MFA at New York University. At age 28, Sebastian and the Campana's were the only living South Americans to be auctioned at Sotheby's Important 20th Century Designs. His design work currently forms part of several international private collections.
GRANNY LAMP 2005. (Duchamp series) . Knitted electrical cable
Based in New York and with offices and workshops in Santiago; as an artist Sebastian is currently preparing public urban art installations for New York, Madrid and Santiago. As a designer, he is creating products for clients ranging from the design shop of the Museum of Modern Art in New York to private commissions and interiors. Faculty member and university teacher Sebastian has regularly participated with personal editorial columns in newspapers, magazines, radio and television.
GLOVE DRESS 2005. (Duchamp series). Surgical gloves, thread and fabric
CONVERSE PANTS 2005. (Duchamp series). Textile and rubber
MEMORIAL OF A CONCENTRATION CAMP. Santiago, Chile 2006
A 10-meter magnolia tree is planted in the center of Chile's National Stadium where dictator Pinochet in 1973 imprisoned thousands of political prisoners who were tortured and killed. After planting the tree, the stadium doors are open to the public as a park; offering a space to stop, look again, and remember. An impossible, cathartic soccer match played before 20.000 people, closes the project after a week of activity.
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