Studio Job

Studio Job

Studio Job, founded in 1998 by Belgian-born designer Job Smeets (*1969, Hamont, Belgium), is renowned for its bold and avant-garde approach to contemporary design. Smeets leads a studio that fuses high-level craftsmanship with extreme ornamentation and a playful, pop-art sensibility. The work produced under Studio Job defies categorization, blending the organic with the artificial, the traditional with the modern, often incorporating a humorous twist into highly ornamental sculptures and designs.

Pop Art in Bronze
The distinctive creations from Studio Job often feature exaggerated forms and whimsical elements, with a prominent use of bronze and other high-quality materials. These sculptures and designs function as both art and decoration, standing at the intersection of fine art and applied arts. Smeets expertly references a wide array of cultural symbols and artistic traditions, resulting in work that is visually striking and conceptually thought-provoking.

Global Recognition and Museum Collections
Embraced on a global scale, Studio Job’s pieces are part of over 40 museum collections worldwide. The designs reflect a unique combination of meticulous craftsmanship and conceptual depth, making them highly sought after by both private and public collectors.

Education

• Design Academy Eindhoven, Netherlands

Collections

• Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
• Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam
• Groninger Museum, Groningen
• Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, New York City