| A. D | E � S E / T � I � H T � I / T � L FUN, MACHINES & NATURE De Stihl exists since 2010. Frustrated by the time it took to make a prototype chair, Olivier Lellouche (OLL) found a way to build his stools in a weekend; by using a single tool, a Stihl chainsaw, thus eliminating any finish. ⤵ De Stihl Camp places itself in the extension of this jest. Behind this process, which at first seems simple [1], lies a true desire to lead the participants (more than the spectator) towards an utopia, to imagine a new mode of production, to create a link. ⤴ De Stihl Camp point of departure, which is neither an exhibition or a performance, is OLL�s questioning of his design predecessors. Indeed when Enzo Mari, who advocated a �design for all� in his book �Proposta per un Autoprogettazione� [2] (above all the DIY Sedia Chair), decided to sell the chair at Artek for the price of �234 [3], he broke a universal contract that bound them. From this deception, was born OLL�s desire to return to a form of self-production, a kind of improvised forging of a stool, emblematic of Alvar Alto. This way of functioning marks as much an end to an affiliation, as a final tribute to his mentors. ⤵ What is happening here, around this machine, is an opening to a much larger machine, new and universal. [4] This door was opened to us by means of a library. When inviting Olivier Lebrun (OLB) to participate in Camp De Stihl OLL didn�t order anything, not even a wish for a format, a discourse or a quality of expression. He simply bought along his fathers book [5] and a collection of images as food for thought. Using nature as a point of inspiration, from the least domesticated energy (a glacier) to those that we produce (manual), the De Stihl Camp Library is arranged using the �powers of ten� rule, citing Ray and Charles Eames film (Powers of Ten, 1968) but also Dan Graham (March 31, 1966). There is a path to be followed through these very different works - subject, format, paper and printing method - starting from De Stihl user manual, then moving onto OLL�s tools - the machines, the material - towards steam energy - wood, nature - before finishing with the immensity of a glacier. Here OLB frees himself from a single interpretation, allowing each reader to decode the work through a set of proposals, research, tests and paths of reflection. The point of De Stihl Camp, is to be surprised by his own practice. To allow himself to fail or at least allow error. Perhaps it is exactly this that touches utopia? The risque has been taken that the machine will not function in the way that it was supposed to. Or that the books, printed by a random process cannot be connected. But also that the message emitted remains unclear. ⤵ Nowadays all is clear. Everything is done for a reason and explained. It is from a tangible result that we derive personal satisfaction or recognition, or at least the validation of what was produced. However, here the field is different: the procedure, the movement, the multiple use of energy and the time it takes �to make� takes precedence over the result. Were De Stijl wanted to tame nature and draw her into his principles [6], De Stihl invites her to reassert herself. ⤵ How do we build (ourselves), how to we perceive our work, when the foundations we thought unalterable are no longer reliable. The book of interviews with Denis Lellouche reminds us that nature is comforting and unchanging [7]. On this basis De Stihl returns to the basics, to connection, to time, to nature. Emancipation is all-encompassing, to the extent that an object can be remodeled, recognisable and associated to its creator for his beliefs. ⤵ The visitor is therefor invited to participate in the �space-time�, created by Camp De Stihl during 48 hours. Come and see, eat with Maori Murota, discuss and draw breath �You have the right to walk anywhere you want.� [8] Notes by Laura Chenus Translation Oliver Gage [1] We produce, we eat, we relax. [2] Book 10_0, P.XVIII. [3] Finish furniture editor founded by Alvar Aalto and his wife. [4] Extract from De Stijl manifest, 1924: "There are 2 schools, an old and a new. The old makes its way towards individualism. The new towards the universal. The debate of individualism against the universal reveals itself as much in world war as in art in our era [5] �La Fili�re bois en Su�de� Title of the book by Denis Lellouche, 1980. [6] �Only the pure aspect of elements, in balanced proportions, can ease the tragedy in life and art�, Piet Mondrian. [7] �Every day he looks at his bank account growing while we can continue to follow the stock market.� Book 10_3, P.VI. [8] Book 10_3, P.I. |
B. LLLLL LILBL RLALR LLYLL De Stihl�s Library is a compilation of documents, presented as a pyramid. Based on the powers of 10, it divides the different scales of materials and energy and how to interact with its as tools for production. 10_4 A Briksdalsbreen Poster 10_3 A Wood Interview 10_2 A Vapor Essay 10_1 A Tools Index 10_0 A Manual Available in the bookshop
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1. De Stihl Camp #01 Olivier Lellouche, Olivier Lebrun & Maori Murota. 1.1. 6 bis passage de la Fonderie [fr] Paris 75011 1.2. Opening Friday 16.09 7pm |
2. De Stihl Camp #02 Olivier Lellouche, Olivier Lebrun & DesignMarketo. 2.1. Past Vyner Street [uk] London E2 2.2. Opening Friday 23.09 7pm |
3. De Stihl Camp #03 Ugo & Enzo 4 acts, 4 lunchs. 3.1. Merisio E Bordogna Corso Buenos Aires 25 [it] Milano 20124 3.2. Opening lunch Tuesday 17.04 1pm Opening hours 12am - 7pm 3.3. Lunch is free Table for 12 guests Make a reservation info [at] destihl.eu 3.4. Warm thanks to our guests: Nacho Alegre & Robbie Whitehead & Lucas Jimeno Dualde from Appartamento, St�phane Barbier Bouvet & the Dirty Art Department, Alex Bettler & Jerome Rigaud from DesignMarketo, Lars Frideen, Maria Jeglinska, Tiffany Lambert, Livia Lauber, Lola Halifa Legrand, Thierry Malty, Kyung Mi-Kim, Catarina Pacheco, Leon Ransmeier, Stephanie Risso, Benoit Santiard, Lissy Von Schwarzkopf, Victoria Wilmotte, and our precious hosts: Alessandro e Sergio Merisio. |
4. De Stihl Camp #04 Detroit. 4.1. Motor City Detroit, Michigan [us] 48200 4.2. Open 24/7 4.3. Radio Show with PLAY Intra Moros (KFTP) PLAY Olivier Lebrun PLAY Olivier Lellouche PLAY Romain Turzi |
5. De Stihl Camp #05 Drogue Dure Klub & DesignMarketo. 5.1. Londonewcastle Project Space 28 Redchurch Street Shoreditch [uk] London E2 7DP 5.2. Opening hours 1pm - Late 5.3. Instructions |
6. De Stihl Camp #06 TV SHOW Intra Moros & Lars Frideen. 6.1. La Blanchisserie 24 rue d�Aguesseau Boulogne-Billancourt [fr] 92100 6.2. Schedule |
7. De Stihl Camp #07 Cafe Crescendo Onomatopee 96 7.1. Onomatopee Projectspace Bleekstraat 23 Eindhoven [nl] 5611 VB 7.2. -C-A-F-E C-------O -R-----D --E---N ---S-E ----C ---S-E --E---N -R-----D C-------O -C-A-F-E 10:00 We Serve Milk 15:00 We Serve Milk 15:00 & Coffee 20:00 We Serve Milk 20:00 & Coffee 20:00 & Vodka ----- You Drink 10:00 We Play Classical 15:00 We Play Classical 15:00 & Pop 20:00 We Play Classical 20:00 & Pop 20:00 & Techno ----- You Listen |
R1. De Stihl Records #01 Intra Moros & Romain Turzi. R1.1. Panorama International Poster and Graphic design Festival 7-9 avenue Foch Chaumont [fr] 52000 |
R2. De Stihl Records #02 Romain Turzi & hum<<>>bros R2.1. Gerrit Rietveld Pavilion Amsterdam [nl] 3811ND R2.2 Invitation by Studio for Immediate Spaces Sandberg Instituut Amsterdam Overschiestraat 188 Amsterdam [nl] 3811ND R3.3. A letter from De Stihl |
T1. De Stihl Talk #01 Detroit Chapter I: Man on the Moon T1.1. �cole europ�enne sup�rieure d�art de Bretagne Site de Quimper [fr] 29000 T1.2. From the Whole Earth Catalog to the Whole Earth Epilog T1.3. Notes on Talk |
T2. De Stihl Talk #02 Ugo Mari T2.1. École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts 14 Rue Bonaparte Paris [fr] 75006 T2.2. La Dérive T2.3. Notes on Talk |
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W1. De Stihl Workshop #01 Mytho! 14.01 � 18.01.2013 Cranbrook Academy of Arts 39221 Woodward Avenue Bloomfield Hills, Michigan [us] 48304 11.01.2013 � 9pm 1480 Gratiot Gallery with Pupils 1480 Gratiot Avenue Detroit, Michigan [us] 48200 12.01.2013 � 11pm Temple Bar 2906 Cass Avenue Detroit, Michigan [us] 48200 W1.4. Mytho! A Newspaper W1.5. Radio Show with PLAY Aamour Ocean PLAY De Stihl PLAY Julien Borrel PLAY Sommet |
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W3. De Stihl Workshop #03 Hey Ho Kosovo! Pristina, Kosovo W3.1. REDO International Graphic Design Conference [xk] 10000 Pristina W3.2. XXXXXXXX_XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX(\\XXX_XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX.-�X`X�-(\\XXXXXXXXXX XXXX/\XX/\XXXX/`-._XXXXXX XXX(0/XX0/XXXXXXXXX`-.__. XXX/XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XX/XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX X/XXXXXX,XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX (__/XXX/XX/`XXXXXXXXXXXXX X`-.__/-"``.XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX\XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX\ Come along and ride on a fantastic voyage slide slide slippity-slide I do what I do just to survive Come along and ride on a fantastic voyage slide slide who-ride ain't no valley low enough for mountain high W3.4. Warm thanks to our guests: Arne, Brilant, Gent, Jeta, Tadi, Taki, Xhanseli� Faleminderit! |