Models, Products and Scenarios illustrating co-creative processes between various fields of Crafts, Design, Arts and Science utilising traditional and technologically advanced techniques.
The residency, organized by the State Art Collections Dresden, Museum of Decorative Arts (SKD), saw textile designer and scientist Kim Cordes explore how traditional German techniques of silk and wool processing could be combined with modern material research to find innovative ways of extending the lifecycle of these natural materials.
During the residency by Oaza and Drugo more, artist Igor EsÌŒkinja investigated the history and ecological legacy of purple pigment production. Using these discarded shells, he created relief artworks that connect ancient myths, scientific research, and environmental concerns, turning a forgotten byproduct into a powerful medium for artistic expression.
The workshops organised by University of Applied Sciences, faculty Angewandte Kunst Schneeberg will offer young designers, craftspeople and creatives an opportunity to experiment with wood, guided by mentors in engineering, craft, and design. Through lectures, workshops and field trips, participants will explore innovative uses of wood in the 21st century, fostering multidisciplinary collaboration and creative proposals. The workshops will produce a series of completed exhibition-quality pieces, expressive studies and prototypes.