Through Objects

LOCAL BIO-BASED MATERIALS INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM
Submissions now open at .material.way

PROGRAM OVERVIEW
DATES: Feb - October 2026
SCHEDULE: Mondays or Wednesdays
6:00 to 8:30 pm CET
LOCATIONS: Online (classes)
and in-person gathering/exhibition
(announced soon)

MAIN LECTURERS
II. Biomaterials Essentials
Lecturer: Alberte Holmø Bojesen

II. FIELD AREA
Alberte Holmø Bojesen (Grown Materials)
Sarmite Polakova (Found Materials)
Benedetta Pompili (Excavated Materials)

GUEST LECTURERS
Sara Martinsen
Kristine Hornshøj Harper

Visit our website for the full program and other practical information (link in bio).

Phycologia - A dive into the World of Algae

The exhibition will be open to the public until October in the Science and Natural History Museum in Lisbon .

A biomaterials project hosted by , .research.unit, and that kindly invited Atlantic Futures and designers , , and .

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ATLANTIC FUTURES AT THE COLLECTIVE EXHIBITION PHYCOLOGIA - A DIVE AROUND THE WORLD OF ALGAE

OPENING
JULY 4
18:00 WEST
LISBON

ABOUT ATLANTIC FUTURES
With the support of Lisbon City Council, Atlantic Futures, created by in collaboration with , supports the development of design projects using biomaterials inspired by the Portuguese Atlantic Coast.

Over six months, a group of designers have access to the BioLab Lisboa laboratory and receive weekly guidance from the organizing entities.

The objects exhibited at PHYCOLOGIA are part of the project's initial experimental phase.

DESIGNERS

.material.way
3 DAYS OF DESIGN
COPENHAGEN, 2024

During 3daysofdesign, The Material Way unveils bio-based objects & materials crafted by students exploring the intersections of research, ceramics, art, and design. Hosted amidst the green oasis of øens have in the refshaleøen district, this exhibition promises an experimental approach to design, pushing the boundaries of traditional exhibition concepts. Join us!

EXHIBITORS                      

LOCAL BIO-BASED MATERIALS
Anna Avdalyan ()
Anna Maria Øfstedal Eng ()
Caja Peters (.peters)
Emily Gordin ()
Ina Sefgjini (.sefgjini)
Line Maria Le Fevre ()
Lisa Cristinzo ()
Mathias Marquard Nymand ()
Michelle Posternak (.poster)
Nicolas Benjamin Boscoboinik ()
Sonia Gandasegui (.gandasegui)
Sydney Lai ()
Victoria Vargas ()
Bianca Co
Claire Baily ()
Cristina Mariani ()
Emma Witter ()
Jay Lee (.art.making)
Maria Helena K.Nerhus ()
Michell Halley ()
Siobhan McGibbon ()
Stephanie Cardon (.dark.sea)
Théa Morandini ()
Yael Michal Berkovitch ()
Yvanna Greene ()

NATURAL MATERIALS IN CERAMICS
Aazin Printer (aaz_in)
Allison DuPont-Teevin
Chryssa Kotoula ()
Daniella Marzola Grandini
Johanna Meyer ()
Kleopatra Tsali (.tsali)
Maria Isabel Cano Casas ()
Michelle Donnely ()

ADDRESS
Refshalevej 159b, 1432 København

DATES & HOURS
June 11 (opening) | 18:00 -20:00
June 12 - 13 | 10:00 - 18:00
June 14 | 10:00 - 14:00

𝘕𝘦𝘸 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺
𝘖𝘸𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴 by Planetary Intimacies

In 𝘖𝘸𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴, Planetary Intimacies delves into the poignant narrative of disappearing landscapes and the human role in their alteration. There, we are compelled to confront the accelerated pace of geological transformation, where epochs of change unfold within the span of a human lifetime. As geological time converges with human experience, Planetary Intimacies raises deep questions about our capacity to comprehend and adapt to this shifting paradigm, inviting us to embrace a state of interconnected vulnerability.

Read the full interview with .intimacies (link in our bio).

𝘕𝘦𝘸 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺
Coraux by Marie-José Gustave

Through 𝘊𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘶𝘹, Marie-José Gustave invites us to embark on a journey of introspection and empathy inspired by the captivating beauty of Guadeloupe’s shoreline – the artist’s ancestral homeland. Amidst this natural splendor, there exists a poignant narrative of displacement and resilience – a reflection of the hardships endured by migrant ancestors and the universal plight of those fleeing conflict, economic turmoil, and persecution.
Porcelain loops, carefully inserted amidst the weaving process, serve as poignant reminders of turbulent waters of history and memory, symbolizing the enduring impact of trauma and the resilience of the human spirit amidst adversity.

Read about the work of (link in our bio).

Images:
Coraux by Marie-José Gustave. Photography Michael Patten

𝘕𝘦𝘸 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺
Habitat by Chien-Ching, Hung

Habitat reimagines the creation of the essential objects of human existence – containers, clothes, and even a house – through a meticulous return to manual craftsmanship. Chien-Ching, Hung’s process encompasses everything from the careful gathering of lichens for dyeing to harnessing the natural phenomenon of wild wool felting. The final installation acts as a sanctuary of reflection, participation, and preservation. It invites us to delve into contemplation, urging us to consider the inherent qualities of old-world aesthetics, handicrafts, and nature.

Read about the work of (link in our bio).

Images:
1. Collecting lichens/documentation by Chien-Chung, Hung;
2. The process of lichen dyeing by Chien-Chung, Hung.

𝘕𝘦𝘸 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺
Habitat by Chien-Ching, Hung

'The book, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘳 𝘉𝘢𝘨 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘍𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, provided tremendous inspiration for me, particularly the quote, "Before the tool that forces energy outward, we made the tool that brings energy home". The book proposes that before the creation of tools for killing and violence, our ancestor’s greatest inventions were vessels. Human needs led to the necessity for ‘storage,’ giving rise to creations like a net woven from hair, a basket for wild oats, and we could even consider houses as considerable containers for humans.

It is a common conception that the first cultural tools were weapons because violence was necessary and inevitable for survival. However, her narrative re-examines whether conflict, violence, and war were truly the central points of human existence. She rewrites the narrative to the beginning of humanization, using an analogy that portrays technology as a cultural container rather than a weapon for colonization. (...)'
- Chien-Chung, Hung

Read the full interview with (link in our bio).

Sea shells, particularly oyster shells, become vessels for Emma’s artistic alchemy, symbolizing not just protection and abundance but also peacefulness and the power of creation.

Oyster shells exhibit many mineralogical and geochemical properties, showcasing remarkable absorbability, exchange capacity, and a reactive surface area that renders them instrumental in both environmental and industrial applications. Notably, they play a pivotal role in the dissolution of contaminants in wastewater. As Emma Witter states, ‘The global issue of copper contamination in water sources raises considerable alarm, exacerbated by certain industries, particularly in developing countries, continuing to discharge copper-rich effluents. In response to this concern, China’s National Natural Science Fund Project has undertaken a significant investigation into the potential use of oyster shells as an adsorbent for aqueous copper. This research not only underscores the environmental potential of oyster shells but also emphasizes the crucial role of sustainable solutions in addressing global challenges related to water contamination.’

𝘕𝘦𝘸 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺
Heavenly Bodies: Material Alchemy by (link in our bio).

Photography: Courtesy of Thomas Joseph Wright PenguinsEgg for Gallery FUMI