Marjan van Aubel
Marjan van Aubel is a Dutch solar designer working at the intersection of art, design, and renewable technology. Through her studio, she creates works that integrate solar energy into everyday environments, from architectural glass to immersive light installations. A graduate of the Royal College of Art in London, her practice reimagines solar power as both a functional and aesthetic material. Her work has been presented internationally, including at the Victoria and Albert Museum and the World Economic Forum, where she continues to advocate for a more visible and human centred approach to sustainable energy.
My work explores how solar energy can become part of our visual and sensory landscape. Rather than hiding technology behind surfaces, I am interested in making it visible and meaningful, allowing it to engage people on an emotional as well as a functional level. Light plays a central role, not only as a source of energy but as a medium that connects people to their surroundings and to natural cycles.
I see solar cells as a new kind of material, one that carries both technological and poetic qualities. By integrating them into glass, objects, and architectural elements, I aim to create works that generate energy while also shaping atmosphere and perception. This approach challenges the idea that sustainability is purely technical, instead proposing it as something cultural and experiential.
Ultimately, my practice is about shifting perspectives. I want to move away from systems that operate invisibly and towards environments where energy is present, understood, and shared. In doing so, I hope to contribute to a future in which design, technology, and sustainability are intrinsically connected.
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