Serretta
Fragmented Series 01.1
In this artwork, the fragment is both process and outcome—a regenerative act of disassembly and reassembly, where separation becomes the starting point for a new whole. The work consists of two sculptural pieces, each composed of natural stone and
metal. Each piece begins as a singular prism—one in stone, one in metal (hollow)—only to be deliberately cut apart. These divided forms are then reassembled, integrating fragments of the other material within their structure. The result is a composition where contrasting
materials engage in dialogue, their surfaces meeting in sharp edges and seamless joints, forming a new entity that transcends its individual elements.
By dissecting and recombining, the work explores the essence of the fragment—not as an isolated remnant, but as a fundamental building block for transformation. The interplay of weight and texture, solidity and precision, highlights both the autonomy of each material and their interdependence in forming a cohesive whole.
This project is an exploration of reconstitution, where the act of cutting is not destruction but creation—an opportunity to reconnect, recover, and redefine form.
Bas Pattyn is a Belgian artist whose sculptural work is deeply informed by his background in graphic and furniture design. His practice centres on abstract geometric compositions that emerge from a self-imposed structure, typically starting with a grid. Through a process of folding, cutting, and shifting planes, he creates refined works that blur the line between two and three dimensions.
Pattyn works with materials such as aluminium, MDF and marble, each selected for its visual and tactile qualities. His aluminium and MDF pieces are finished with layered lacquer in intuitive colour palettes, giving the impression of drawings floating in space. In contrast, his marble works emphasise the raw beauty of the stone, using finishes that range from matte to mirror-gloss.
Rooted in minimalist traditions, his work resonates with the formal clarity of De Stijl and the material sensitivity of artists like Ellsworth Kelly and Donald Judd. Through precision and repetition, Pattyn constructs visual systems that bring order to complexity, inviting the viewer into a contemplative experience of form, light and colour.