Inspired by the profound influence of materials on our memories, behaviors, and connections, I explored how material choices shape our experiences. Everyday objects, such as textiles, paper, or brick, take on new meaning when viewed through the lens of materiality. In this work, I sought to understand how materials communicate with us and embraced the question of our responsibility in this relationship.
Building upon this exploration, this master's thesis inquires into analogies of language acquisition as a lens to examine materiality and explore how to make and find meaning with and through material. By means of conceptualizing a so-called 'material language,' this research followed a practice-led and place-based methodology. It showcases our potential to become active agents in our relationship with the material world.
Touch of Remembrance
This project explores the power of materials to convey emotions, preserve cultural traditions, and foster a timeless link between past, present, and future. It explores the multifaceted symbolism of rosemary, delving beyond its culinary uses and embedding it in a garment.
Scent of Place
Unraveling the evocative nature of scents and their ability to transport us to cherished moments and places by making paper with the fragrances of local plant and tree species found in British Columbia.
Invasive Species
Prototyping Scotch broom as a bioregional resource. Aiming to transform this invasive plant into a valuable local resource by replicating traditional processes and exploring alternative applications, this project embarked on the potential to create hempcrete-inspired bricks using only place-based resources.
This project explores the power of materials to convey emotions, preserve cultural traditions, and foster a timeless link between past, present, and future. It explores the multifaceted symbolism of rosemary, delving beyond its culinary uses and embedding it in a garment.