The deeply ingrained belief that time equals money permeates our society. Nienke Hoogvliet and Tim Jongerius argue that this mindset is fundamental to the ongoing ecological crisis. They propose that allocating more time to the processes of design and production could result in products being more carefully crafted, leading to their prolonged lifespan and reduced resource wastage.
In our contemporary world, we appear to be governed by ‘Chronos’ time – a concept embodied by the Greek god Chronos, representing measurable time and relentless continuity, synonymous with clock time. However, the ancient Greeks also revered Kairos, the god of the opportune moment. By cultivating tranquility, mindfulness, and precision, we create the conditions for seizing such moments. It is within these Kairos moments that novel ideas and breakthroughs emerge, driven by attentiveness, ingenuity, and a sense of wonder, thereby paving the way towards a brighter future.
The interactive installation ‘Kairos’ beckons visitors to momentarily detach themselves from the constraints of clock time and embrace the present moment in all its richness.
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With our new project [WONDERLUST] for @wiedewold, we aim to offer visitors a fresh perspective on the value of nature. The furniture is crafted from pine wood sourced from Norway spruce trees. In Echtenerzand, a local natural reserve, many trees of this species were felled last winter due to infestation by the bark beetle. This beetle damages the trees by tunneling through the wood, disrupting the tree’s sap flow and causing it to weaken and die. The patterns on the furniture are inspired by the characteristic shapes created by the bark beetle in the wood.
On the table, we showcase different forest finds, things that surprised us with their natural beauty. Do you ever take the time to wonder about these small details while wandering through the forest? In this exhibition, you can observe all these tiny beauties.
By providing a new perspective on the local surroundings, we hope to stimulate a dialogue about the future of the countryside and the role of nature within it.
A collaboration with @tim.jongerius
Curated by @jorn.konijn and @lisa_hardon
A special thanks to @brunoszenk and @iiadrianaii](https://www.nienkehoogvliet.nl/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png)