We are relocating!
In the coming weeks we will be occupied with packing and moving our internet store inventory. The entire collection needs to be transferred from Leidschendam to Oegstgeest, and this will take some time.
If all goes according to plan, we will be fully operational again on November 21st, but until then, it may happen that we are unable to immediately assist you with your order. We ask for your understanding, but as soon as possible, your order will be fulfilled with the utmost speed.
Renowned designer and friend, Willem Sandberg, was dubbed by Jan Bons as embodying the ethos of “the buoyant minimum”. A stunning definition, one that can also be applied to Jan Bons’ own work. With minimal resources, he effortlessly conveyed his message in clear colors and distinctive style, leaving out any superfluous additions. Both men favored frayed forms; however, while Sandberg preferred to tear away, claiming it was akin to sculpting, Jan Bons took a reductionist approach, transforming cheerful shapes into concise statements, distilled to their bare necessity.
In a moment of amusement, Jan Bons remarked on how the Municipal Transport Company had clearly taken inspiration from his work. A depiction of his IDFA camera was prominently displayed on the doors of their trams, announcing the availability of video recording within. He chuckled, noting that he had never received any payment for it, nor had anyone bothered to ask for his permission! Such was Jan Bons’ lighthearted demeanor, always downplaying his contributions with understated levity, rejecting any pomp and circumstance.
www.ftn-books.com has some nice Jan Bons titles available
