Ranbir Sidhu
Ranbir Sidhu | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Futurezona |
| Born | London, England |
| Genres | Creative arts |
| Occupation(s) | Artist, designer |
| Years active | 2014–present |
Ranbir Sidhu is a Canadian designer and artist based in Toronto.[1] Sidhu is known for creating and exhibiting custom sculptures that defies gravity and reality.[2] He was commissioned to design and create a custom piece called "OVO" for rapper Drake, which was made from diamond dust and 24K gold flakes.[3][4][5]
Career
[change | change source]Ranbir Sidhu was born in London, England and raised in Scarborough, Toronto.[6][7] According to Bay Street Bull, "Sidhu has been drawn to creation from a young age, his father fostered his talent early on with an architectural drafting table.[8] Sidhu attended Pickering High School. In 2015, he launched his furniture design and art collective company Futurezona.[9][10]
In March 2021, Sidhu has designed and created a custom OVO Table for Drake. 6ixBuzz wrote, "The collaboration between Drake and Sidhu is monumental as it continues to propel the Toronto art scene forward".[11]
Notable works
[change | change source]- OVO piece for Drake‘s The Embassy home
- Jay-Z’s The Roc Nation sculpture
- The King & Bay Lounge[12]
Awards and recognition
[change | change source]- STA 100, 2018[13]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ Sassall, Yeong (10 February 2021). "Meet the guy designing furniture for Jay-Z, Drake and The Weeknd". Vogue Australia. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
- ↑ Dreith, Ben (21 August 2020). "Designer Spotlight: Ranbir Sidhu of Futurezona". NUVO. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
- ↑ Reynolds, Emma. "Meet The Toronto-Based Designer Who Creates Custom Pieces For Drake And Jay-Z". Forbes. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
- ↑ POSTELNYAK, MARIYA (15 June 2021). "Six companies creating custom furnishings for Drake, Roc Nation and Richard Branson". Toronto Life. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
- ↑ Leung, Ambrose (11 March 2021). "Canadian Designer Ranbir Sidhu Crafts Custom OVO Table for Drake". HYPEBEAST. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
- ↑ Gill, Nikki (4 March 2021). "The local artist behind Drake's new custom OVO table". Streets Of Toronto. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
- ↑ "RANBIR SIDHU: FOUNDER & PRINCIPAL DESIGNER, FUTUREZONA". Drishti Magazine. 5 April 2021. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
- ↑ Coppin, Kamille (15 June 2020). "Entrepreneur of the Week: Futurezona's, Ranbir Sidhu, Talks Design, Dreams and working with Drake". Bay Street Bull. Archived from the original on 21 January 2022. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
- ↑ LOZINA, MICHAEL (22 April 2021). "Futurezona: Where The Future Of Art & Furniture Meet - Ten Pieces of Eight". Archived from the original on 21 January 2022. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
- ↑ Joven, Mary A. (23 May 2020). "Artist and Designer Ranbir Sidhu offers a fresh perspective on futuristic art, redefining modern day luxury that is ahead of its time -". Retrieved 20 December 2021.
- ↑ Singh, Manisha (20 March 2021). "EXCLUSIVE: A Collab for the Culture, Ranbir Sidhu Creates Custom OVO Table for Drake". 6ixBuzz. Archived from the original on 21 January 2022. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
- ↑ "Meet the Creative Visionary Behind the King & Bay Lounge - Read the King & Bay Blog for the Latest Custom Mens Clothing Inspiration | Your Custom Clothier in Toronto". www.mykingandbay.com. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
- ↑ Arts, The Society of Typographic (12 December 2021). "Futurezona". STA 100. Retrieved 20 December 2021.