«Spring has begun in the sticky glade. The tree-constructs have sprouted and the robot-birds are singing. Among the polyurethane flowers and geometric mushrooms, bundles of reclaimed wood have been gathered. Assembled with duct tape, they form a new series of usable furniture for anyone venturing into this man-made grove.»

For this year’s spring edition, the Salon Veneman welcomes JB Gambier who shows us his universe made out of cardboard and duct tape. Starting from his Lumber Stools series, he has been experimenting with the «bundle» technique to build a new set of furniture inspired from the forest. Made from reclaimed wood and resin, these objects are showcased in their natural habitat: The Sticky Glade.

This installation made from leftover materials aims to question what is real and what is fake. By making a natural environment out of industrial materials, JB shares his speculative vision on how nature can evolve with manufactured debris, expressed through imaginary plants and trees. With plastic flowers and polygon-shaped mushrooms, he looks at the way we shape nature, inspired by his childhood fantasy video games.

First solo show that took place in the Salon Veneman in Eindhoven, during the month of June 2023

Photo credit: Pierre Castignola