DIY - Homemade
Yes I can
Doing things yourself, devising, making, copying, repairing and improving things. To do this we use sound alternative raw materials and energy sources that spare nature – and consequently ourselves too.
We like handmade, traditional products, both authentic and fundamental. High-tech products are also given a tailormade or handmade look. ‘High-tech meets crafts’: digicraft.
We like natural products that bring nature back into our lives, either in fact or in feeling. The country feel comes to the city: backyard farming (vegetable garden) and city farming.
We like honest, authentic products that fulfil their promise. Quality labels are re-examined.
We share all our experiences and experiments with likeminded people in real and virtual encounters. Word of mouth (possibly online) becomes very important again.
TOGETHER WITH NATURE (the poetic farmer)
keywords: rural traditions revalued, folk cultures, fusion between natural & manmade, tribal influences, global remix, authentic & sustainable, soft, feminine, warm, smooth, human & honest, vegetal & organic, romantic rustic, country look, naivety, street festival approach to ethnic and folklore, local markets, neighbourhood festivals, grow your own, form follows nature
materials & forms: sand & concrete instead of ceramics, wood remnants, paper & plastic pulp, powdered and dried waste, ash, materials straight out of nature (not processed), rewoven, pliable woods, bamboo, natural yarns, modern patchwork, vegetables & flowers, terracotta, raffia & straw, embroidery
colours: natural warm neutrals, sunny corn, golden yellow, woody tones & grass greens, sky blue, crispy chalky white, strawberry pink, olive and vegetable greens, spice colours, muddy brown
TOWARDS THE ESSENCE (the reflective sculptor)
keywords: super-minimalism, spiritual wilderness, contemplative lightness, simplicity & purity, linear & clear, neutral & balanced, humble, composed & balanced, knowledge, elegant & sophisticated, refined rustic, sober chic, sobriety, austere & noble
materials & forms: basic forms & materials, lightweight wood, heavy clay, concrete & sand, leather, papery, compact and structured feel, sculpted & moulded, dry & matt textured surfaces, delicate florals
colours: skin colours, ecru & greige, powdered cosmetic pinks, orange & bright blue accent, all kinds of whites, earthy and sun-bleached browns and oranges, monotones & gradations of one colour, retro browns, dusty greys, vanilla yellow, taupe & lilac, strong deep blue
