Transformation often begins where others see only the end. This very idea is at the heart of the work of artist Bastian Hoffmann, who is known for his unconventional approach: He dismantles existing objects and transforms them into something entirely new.

As part of the Santiago Art Edition 2018, a special collaboration with the artist took place. Employees were invited to submit objects that they associated with their professional lives. From used pens and paper clips to old payslips, briefcases, and other office items, a wide range of personal mementos was collected.

Rather than simply disposing of these objects, they became the starting point for a creative process. By dismantling and recombining the materials, individual artworks were created, giving the original objects a new meaning and making personal stories visible in an extraordinary way.

The idea of questioning what already exists and creating something new from it also shapes the artist’s current work. One project that recently attracted particular attention involved using fragments of a Porsche Cayenne as the basis for new artworks. What initially appears to be pure destruction thus becomes a process of transformation and creative reinvention.

The Santiago Art Edition remains a special part of our corporate culture to this day. It reminds us that change often creates new perspectives and that even things that may seem obsolete can hold the potential to become something truly unique.