The work of Aldo Bakker, (Amersfoort 1971) is the work of a designer. With that, Aldo distances himself from the belief that a strong concept will naturally lead to interesting forms.
He believes that the mastery and control of aesthetics are essential competencies. Indeed, they constitute a separate discipline. These are remarkable principles for the son of Gijs Bakker, founder of Droog Design and the figurehead of conceptual design. There are however possibly stronger similarities between the work of Aldo Bakker and that of his mother, designer of modern jewellery Emmy van Leersum (1930-1984)

Aldo seeks to surprise and trigger discussion among his public. He allows his public to pose questions about the context and relations of his work. ‘My objects should be able to create a space around themselves, to define their context on their own. I question their meaning and, hence, their use. In the ideal case an object acquires a status that legitimises itself, independently of the surroundings.’

The absence of visible structures in objects arouses wonder. His ceramics possess ‘black holes’ that provoke a similar sense of disequilibrium In that way they allude to ‘endlessness’ and contribute to the narrative character of his objects.

Work in exhibitions amongst others: Design Miami/Basel, Salone del Mobile Milan, Villa Noailles Hyeres, Zuiderzeemuseum Enkhuizen, Object/Art Rotterdam, Trienale Belgium.

Awards:
Winner Dutch Design Award 2009, category ‘Living’
Work in collections:
Among others V&A London, Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, Centraal museum Utrecht, Boijmans van Beuningen
Rotterdam, Zuiderzee museum, Zilver Museum Schoonhoven en winner.