Delta (aka Boris Tellegen)

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Art Star No.23. UNBUTTON IT, 2010. Wood, denim and styrofoam on denim.

Dutch artist Boris Tellegen aka Delta started out as a pioneering street writer in Amsterdam, before going on to forge a name for himself as a spray painter, sculptor and illustrator. Drawing inspiration from the robot obsession of his 1980s youth, as well as growth and decay, he creates complex, architectural 3D sculptures, robot-like toys and even record sleeves for a small, Amsterdam-based label. The geometric beauty of his work is instantly recognizable.

Questions & Answers

" What kind of art do you make?"

I make art in various media. Wood, paper, metal, cloth, photo, video.

" Where can I see it?"

Amongst other places at www.boristellegen.com.

" How do you feel about Polo Jeans Co.'s ART STARS project?"

It is good to sometimes work with other fixed boundaries than those you would choose yourself.

" Describe your finished ART STAR in a sentence?"

I dissected the star with force, and then put it back together.

" What did you think when it first arrived at your studio?"

The crate it was packed in was incredibly big and heavy.

"You were asked to use the Stars and Stripes for inspiration. How did you incorporate it into your star?"

I decided to not use any paint. Red gaffer tape provides the link to the Stars and Stripes.

" What else inspired you?"

Abandoned Detroit is a general inspiration for my work, and it counts for this piece even more.

" How did you find working with denim?"

It rips very nicely with a saw.

" What processes did you use to create your piece?"

Sawing, cutting, ripping, nailing, screwing, glueing. I just bought a new piece of equipment that came in really useful. I can recommend the Fein Multimaster to anyone.

" What are you most proud of about the result?"

That the star is still in one piece, and didn’t fall apart with all those processes.

" Describe your denim style…"

Unwashed and unfresh.

" Who else's star are you most looking forward to seeing and why?"

I am most looking forward to seeing all the stars together, in one big group.

Profile

  • Name: Delta (aka Boris Tellegen)
  • Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Exhibitions

Location: OXFORD, ANVERS, Belgium

Dates: April 19th – May 09th

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Polo Jeans Co. Ralph Lauren Art Stars

Polo Jeans Co. Ralph Lauren Art Stars

In January 2010, Polo Jeans Co. Ralph Lauren commissioned over 40 of Europe’s most exciting young contemporary artists to customise stars made from the finest American denim.

With the iconic Stars and Stripes flag for inspiration, each young artist was tasked with creating something totally unique: beyond the shapes and sizes of the Art Stars, the only limit was their imaginations...

Each Art Star will appear in a Polo Jeans Co. store, before joining a public exhibition in London in late 2010.

Contemporary art and fashion aficionados will have the opportunity to own one of these exclusive Art Stars.

All the stars created will be brought together in a public exhibition in London in late 2010 and auctioned in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust.

Teenage Cancer Trust is a charity dedicated to improving the lives of young people with cancer between the ages of 13-24.

Teenagers don’t stop being teenagers because they have cancer, which is why Teenage Cancer Trust builds specialist units in NHS hospitals, staffed by teenage cancer specialists.

These units are designed for and by young people and aim to give teenage cancer patients the very best chance of a positive outcome whilst being as close as possible to normal life.

State-of-the-art facilities keep patients occupied during long, and often grueling stays, whilst bringing teenagers with cancer together so they can support each other.

Visit www.teenagecancertrust.org to find out more.

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