After working on seaweed research for more then 1,5 years, Nienke collected all her findings in a book. On her quest to use seaweed to create a more sustainable textile industry she was charmed by the beauty of seaweed as well as it’s great qualities. In this book she explains the difference between types of seaweed and shows how they can be used in textiles. She hopes to inspire others to believe in this material with so much potential as well.
Photography by Hannah Braeken | 100 pages | Language: English
You can buy the book here.
![[WONDERLUST]
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)