“Blown Away” Exhibition by Oskar Zięta

Oskar Zięta unveils his first solo exhibition in Singapore, Blown Away, set to premiere during this year’s Singapore Design Week. Hosted by PHILIA × ART NOW, the exhibition features a curated selection of Zięta’s most iconic creations, alongside exclusive pieces commissioned specifically for this event.

Transforming metal sheets into art

Blown Away offers an immersive journey into Oskar Zięta’s innovative approach to form and material. Central to the exhibition is his patented FiDU technology (from the German Freie Innendruck Umformung, or “free inner pressure forming”), a revolutionary process that involves inflating metal sheets to create robust yet delicate structures. Through this technique, Zięta transforms ordinary materials into fluid, captivating sculptures and functional art pieces that challenge conventional notions of space, structure, and utility. The result is a seamless blend of industrial precision and organic elegance.

Unique selection

The exhibition will showcase several standout pieces, including the impressive Kraken sculpture—a steel interpretation of the mythical sea creature—alongside the Crystal Totem, which combines mirrored geometric shapes with smooth, inflatable metal forms. Another highlight, Mercury, features 89 air-inflated, stone-like structures arranged in a seemingly chaotic circle, creating a mesmerizing visual effect. Additionally, the exhibition will feature the iconic Tafla metal mirrors and a range of Zięta’s experimental sculptural works.

Interdisciplinarity for the future

Blown Away is not just an exhibition. It is an invitation to explore the visionary world of Oskar Zięta, where art, design, and innovation merge to challenge the conventional boundaries of contemporary design.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

OSKAR ZIĘTA is a world-renowned sculptor and innovator in stainless steel fabrication. He has perfected a unique technique of inflating steel into fluid, balloon-like forms, creating sculptures that are both mesmerizingly abstract and strikingly familiar.

While his work is deeply rooted in the Futurist movement of the early 20th century, it exudes a distinctly contemporary feel—almost as if it belongs to a world yet to come.

Beyond sculpture, Oskar’s functional designs range from mirrors to tables and chairs, seamlessly blending art with utility. His creations complement both modern and classic architecture, elevating spaces with their bold yet elegant presence.

He has earned numerous prestigious awards, including the Audi-Mentorpreis by A&W (2011), Red Dot Award (2008), German Design Council Award (2009), and Schweizer Design Preis (2008). His groundbreaking approach to materials and innovation has also been acknowledged with honors such as DMY for manufacturing process innovation (2008) and Materialica (2009).

His works are featured in esteemed collections worldwide, including the Badisches Landesmuseum in Karlsruhe, Museum für Gestaltung in Zurich, Pinakothek in Munich, and the Centre Pompidou in Paris. As the founder of Zieta Prozessdesign, he continues to push the boundaries of contemporary design.

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