FROM FALLING APART TO STANDING OUT
 

This vocational baccalaureate art thesis explores innovative surface structures crafted from organic materials on the brink of decay. Rather than traditional textile surfaces, the focus is on unique, nature-derived substances that exist within the cycle of natural decomposition. The central question is: Can this decay be halted and transformed into new, lasting structures?

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Inspired by fashion and nature—particularly forest walks—this project experiments with techniques such as weaving, pressing, and braiding. Thread and lightweight fabrics serve as structural supports, helping to stabilize the materials once the optimal method is found. This process creates a fusion of conventional and unconventional elements, giving rise to entirely new surface structures. Special emphasis is placed on pressing techniques throughout the exploration.

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The final outcome is a collection of meticulously developed material samples, demonstrating that seemingly impractical, transient materials hold untapped potential for compelling surface designs—allowing them to be "rescued" from decay and reimagined in a new form.