
welcome to my new project and collection saisei resorption / imeytyminen
i once again found my main inspiration in antlers,
continuing my everlong exploration of impermanence and cycles, in biology, in materials and in life.
nature exemplifies the art of recycling through processes that reflect sustainability and resilience.
when an animal is ready to shed its antlers, the nutrients that made up their structure are released back into the bloodstream and reused to build the next set of antlers.
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 three distinct segments, each contemplating materiality and transformation:

these pieces are made from discarded hotel towels, hand dyed with coffee grounds and organic waste.
as i started working with the unique texture of the cotton towels, it immediately reminded me of the fuzzy velvet covering of antlers
and so, the concepts that had been cocooned inside my mind found their way into something tangible.

these pieces are 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.

the third and final part of the collection features accessories following the same theme of antlers, organic cycles and earthness.
i have been working mainly with wood and carving techniques, creating pieces which i have imagined and wanted to create for years, but never had the courage(?) to.
needless to say, it’s close and personal. but also very spacious and natural. organic shapes, wood, textures and fleeting moments combine into solidity.
