Tag: Anton Repponen

FORM + FIELD


TEXT & PHOTO: ANTON REPPONEN

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Form + Field is driven by a simple core concept: two frames, one sentence. The project pairs photographs of ordinary, system-built spaces from different cities and years that complete each other when viewed together. Despite the varied locations and timeframes, these environments often follow the same rule set: color that instructs, geometry that organizes, and hardware that keeps things running. While most people pass by these everyday details, the focus here is to stop for the unintentional compositions and bring them into conversation with one another through visual rhythm and a single connecting phrase.

Originally published on formfield.repponen.com, this photographic series was also brought to life as a self-made, hand-assembled ring binder book that mirrors the project’s concept by piecing separate physical components together until they form a cohesive whole.

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Anton Repponen is a New York-based interaction designer who co-leads the acclaimed ‘Anton & Irene’ design studio. Their diverse clientele includes renowned cultural institutions such as M+ Museum in Hong Kong and The Met Museum in New York, technological giants like Spotify, Netflix, and Google among many others. His design approach seamlessly blends architectural influences with interactive design expertise, reflecting his background in architecture and a human-centered design ethos.

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TIME STRETCHED

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TEXT & IMAGE: ANTON REPPONEN

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Time Stretched is a visual exploration that delves into the intricate interplay between time, motion and human perception. Each image in the series freezes a moment in a temporal paradox: the surroundings seem distorted in a chaotic stretch of time, while the central figure remains unchanged amidst the warped fabric of time. This results in elongated landscapes, distorted architecture, and surreal atmospheres, creating a captivating visual atmosphere.

Each image was captured in diverse locales spanning the globe, from the bustling streets of New York to the vibrant landscapes of Tokyo, Barcelona, Bangkok, and beyond. However, within the realm of Time Stretched, geographical distinctions fade into insignificance, as the viewer is transported into an abstract, distorted moment of time. Here, the central character appears alone and suspended in their own temporal bubble, detached from the constraints of place and immersed in the intriguing interplay of temporal paradoxes.

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Anton Repponen is a New York-based interaction designer who co-leads the acclaimed ‘Anton & Irene’ design studio. Their diverse clientele includes renowned cultural institutions such as M+ Museum in Hong Kong and The Met Museum in New York, technological giants like Spotify, Netflix, and Google among many others. His design approach seamlessly blends architectural influences with interactive design expertise, reflecting his background in architecture and a human-centered design ethos.

repponen.com
instagram.com/repponen