i would like to present to you my new collection saisei resorption / imeytyminen

i once again found my main inspiration in antlers, and continued my everlong exploration of decay, renewal, impermanence and beauty in turmoil.

nature exemplifies the art of recycling through processes that reflect sustainability and resilience. when animals grow, shed, and regrow their antlers annually, they engage in an eco-friendly cycle of nutrient reclamation.
When antlers are shed, the animal undergoes a process of resorption, where the nutrients contained within are resorbed back into the animal’s body, allowing them to reclaim essential minerals and energy for future growth. This natural recycling ensures that nothing goes to waste, demonstrating a remarkable adaptability in natural evolution.
Similarly, recycling fabrics illustrate this philosophy of renewal. In this collection, discarded hotel towels and long-forgotten Japanese linen are transformed into new pieces, breathing life into materials that would otherwise be wasted.

the collection consists of two distinct segments, each contemplating materiality and transformation:

the first part features pieces made from discarded hotel towels, hand dyed with coffee grounds and organic waste. The material and my mind engaged in a harmonious oscillation; as i started working with the unique texture of the cotton towels, it immediately reminded me of the fuzzy velvet covering of antlers and therefore the concepts that had been cocooned inside my mind found their way into something tangible.

The second part is made out of vibrant green japanese linen that has traveled across the world to Iceland, where it was stored for several years before it came into my possession. When I decided to move to Japan, I knew immediately that I wanted to bring this fabric with me. For me, the fabric’s journey embodies the cyclical nature of life and experiences, carrying with it stories of journey and transformation. Most of these pieces also feature abundant fringe, which directly represent the shedding of antler velvet, and the slouching flesh hanging off them during the shedding season.

There is a lot more to say about these pieces. I will keep telling you more.

Until then…