Desta, Betty & Buna (Baukje van der Wal x Pieces of Art)

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Deze artworks zijn geïnspireerd op de Ethiopische koffiecultuur, een traditie die diep verweven is met het dagelijks leven. Ethiopië is het land waar koffie werd ontdekt, en tot op de dag van vandaag staat buna (Ethiopisch voor koffie) daar voor meer dan alleen een drankje: het is een moment van rust, aandacht en samen genieten.

De vrouwen in deze kunstwerken symboliseren precies dat. Betty en Desta schenken met liefde een kopje koffie voor je in — een gebaar dat in Ethiopië staat voor warmte, gastvrijheid en verbondenheid. Hun houding en uitstraling weerspiegelen de vriendelijkheid en kalmte die Baukje dagelijks ontmoette tijdens haar tijd daar.

De levendige kleuren: warme tinten roze, oranje en zacht koraal, gecombineerd met diepe groene accenten, geven de artworks een vrolijke, uitnodigende uitstraling. De silhouetten, patronen en koffiedetails zorgen voor een speelse en tegelijkertijd stijlvolle energie. Elk kunstwerk voelt als een zonnige, huiselijke scène die direct warmte en stilte toevoegt aan elke ruimte.

The power of a Piece of Art

We believe in a product that has minimal impact on our planet. That is why we want to burden the earth as little as possible with the artworks. The felt that we use is therefore made from recycled plastic bottles. Because the bottles are ground very finely, a soft but strong material (fibers) remains. You can still see the fibers because the works are not sprayed or painted. This keeps the appearance au naturel and you get an original look & feel and it can also be fully reused after use.

Why Pieces of Art?

✅ Improves acoustics
✅ Unique art
✅ Available in 11 different colours
✅ Colorfast and wear-resistant
✅ Made from recycled plastic bottles
✅ Fire safe
✅ 1% of every order goes to the Ronald McDonald Children's Fund
✅ Free shipping in the Netherlands & Belgium
✅ Beautiful large samples, which give a good impression of the color and material
✅ Fast delivery within 3 to 4 weeks
✅ Returns possible

Acoustics
Because the material has an open structure, sound can be absorbed well. This way, the work also contributes to better acoustics! Do you want to know how you can improve the acoustics in your home? Then click on this link.

Sustainable and recyclable
The material with which the works are made consists of recycled plastic bottles and no new raw materials need to be used for this. After its life as a work of art, it can even be recycled again and given a new purpose. In this way, the material remains usable for a very long time. It does not stop with just the material of a Piece of Art. We also find the way of packaging important. For example, we carefully check whether the materials we use consist of renewed materials, are partially or fully recyclable, so that the work of art has a minimal impact on the earth or is amply compensated. Beautiful, isn't it?

Colorfast and wear resistant
During the production of the material, colour is added during the process. This allows the colours to penetrate deep into the fibres. This creates an evenly distributed colour that is the same everywhere. This means that no colour difference can occur in the event of wear. The material is also UV-stabilised, which means that it does not discolour quickly when exposed to direct sunlight.

Maintenance free
Because the works are made of recycled bottles and therefore consist of plastic, it does not attract mold, bacteria or vermin. Moisture is not good for the product and causes it to wear out faster. During a (children's) party, it can happen that the work gets dirty. We have a number of handy cleaning tips to clean it. Click on this link and then on the following question: Is the material easy to clean?

Flame retardant
The material has a B1 certificate for fire safety. This is a certificate that is used as a standard in Europe. This means you do not have to worry about fire safety. This also makes it suitable for use in public spaces.

No harmful substances
A big advantage is the high cuddliness of the works. You can pet or cuddle them without any problems. This is possible because the material does not emit any harmful particles. Too much petting or cuddling can cause the work to get dirty, so keep this in mind ;).

To colour

Are you unsure about the color or color combination? Below we have briefly described the colors so that you can make the right choice!

Ivory
Ivory is a soft, white colour that is best compared to off-white. This colour is easy to combine with other colours and, due to its light and neutral appearance, it looks good in interiors with light elements. Think of interior styles: Scandinavian, minimalist, Japandi, bohemian (rattan), Mediterranean, but also shabby chic, rural and romantic. Do you want a light addition to your interior? Then you are completely right with your Piece of Art in the colour Ivory. In terms of combinations, it works well with the colour Earthy Beige, but in combination with a black frame you get a tough look that beautifully outlines the work.

Earthy Beige
Earthy Beige is a sand color with a soft, warm and accessible look. It carries the undertones yellow, white and brown. This color will give your space a neutral and calm touch. This color is easy to mix with other similar colors, both with light colors and with dark colors. Also think of ton-sur-ton (tone-on-tone), for which this color and this art lend themselves very well! Your Piece of Art in the color Earthy Beige will quickly fit into many interiors, but if you were to include interior styles, this color would look perfect in a minimalist, Japandi, wabi sabi, oriental, bohemian, botanical and Scandinavian interior. In the Pieces of Art collection, Earthy Beige is the most used color and is often combined with the color Ivory as a work of art.

Beige
The color Beige is a soft, neutral and accessible color. The color can easily be combined with other colors, such as brown and white. The color is lighter than Earthy Beige and can be combined as artwork with the color Walnut and the color Deep Black. With these two colors you combine earth tones in an artwork, which looks good in a Japandi interior. But also in a minimalist, wabi sabi, oriental, bohemian, botanical and Scandinavian interior.

Walnut
The color Walnut is a warm brown color that is very similar to walnut wood and is used as a frame. Walnut has various colors as a base, including red, green and blue. The color goes well with the colors Ivory and Beige. Combined with these colors it creates a calm whole where the warm color gives the artwork all the attention. Walnut can be used well in a Japandi interior, but also feels good in a botanical, vintage, cool Scandinavian, cool minimalist, bohemian, retro and industrial interior.

Deep Black
As the name suggests, this tough colour is black. Combined with lighter colours, you can make it a bit calmer or add accents. With a black frame around the artwork, you frame the work, making it stand out more. Interior styles in which the colour deep black blends beautifully are, for example: botanical, vintage, tough Scandinavian, tough minimalistic, bohemian, retro and industrial.

P o p o f c o l o r
The colours from the pop of colour line are real eye-catchers and vary from bright (Sunny Yellow, Pure Green and Carrot Orange to the beautiful and soft colour Cherry Pink. In addition to these colours there are Ocean Blue and Forest Green. These colours are deep blue and deep green and give the artwork a subtle class and give the artwork a generous appearance.

Other colours and colour combinations
Do you need multiple works, for example for a design? And do you want a custom artwork? Then contact us so we can discuss what we can do for you.

All works are made with care after ordering. The delivery time of the works is 3-4 weeks after the order is placed. As soon as the work is ready to ship, you will receive a message from us when you can expect it.

Pieces of Art artworks are handmade and are assembled per order. If you are not satisfied, you can return the artworks. The costs for returning are €50. You can submit your return notification up to 14 days after receiving your order. You will then receive further instructions from us for handling your return. After receiving the return, you will receive a message within 2-3 days and we will refund the purchase amount to your account.