Jobe is the name of Bas Kosters’ teddy bear and stands for Joy bear. For Bas, the teddy bear is a symbol of connection and care. He represents the strong connection we can feel for an object, and how we project our hopes and dreams onto it.
Bas experimented with textiles and ceramics, and created a mold for a ceramic teddy bear. The bears are lovingly produced by ceramic producer Cor Unum. Jobe is the result of a research project on joy and the manifestation of joyful feelings. The teddy bear plays a leading role as a symbol of generosity.
Bas kosters
As an artist and designer, Bas kosters always acts from inspiration and compassion. From engagement he creates worlds populated by many exuberant, alarming and tender figures. decisiveness and enthusiasm are two important terms that apply to all his various pursuits. A fascination with figures and characters as well as eroticism leads to a sometimes abrasive reality where many perceptions compete for attention. His stories are expressed in wall hangings, puppets, sets, glass objects, drawings, paintings and ceramics.
Photography: Dana Savic
