Red Oak Circuit by Sara Martinsen. Made in collaboration with AHEC in American red oak. Contribution to The Mindcraft Project 2022. Photo Credit: Anders Sune Berg.

From The Mindcraft Project 2022. Video Credit: Benjamin Lund.

Process work by Sara Martinsen. Material explorations and mock ups within her workshop. Photo Credit: Kristian Holm.

Columns by Sara Martinsen. Produced from wicker work in ash veneer. Photo Credit: Kristian Holm.

Hanging object by Sara Martinsen. Produced from reed and cactus thread. Photo Credit: Kristian Holm.

Prototypes and mock ups by Sara Martinsen. Hanging object made from grass. Photo Credit: Kristian Holm.

Free standing screen by Sara Martinsen. Produced from wicker work in ash veneer. Photo Credit: Sara Martinsen.

Material explorations and mock ups by Sara Martinsen. Photo Credit: Sara Martinsen.

Shingles by Sara Martinsen. Produced from cherry wood in oak frame. Photo Credit: Kristian Holm.

From The Mindcraft Project 2022. Photo Credit: Benjamin Lund.

Sara Martinsen — Designer

“Through my work I want people to experience and investigate the materials up close. I believe this is extremely important, when good intentions have to be transformed into responsible behaviour.”

About:

Each new creation by Danish designer Sara Martinsen begins with an exploration into the inherent qualities of the natural materials that form them. Endeavouring to tell new stories with centuries old materials, her design language is developed through detailed experiments performed within her Copenhagen studio – along the way gaining knowledge of each materials strength, weakness and visual expression. Solid wood, veneer, plants and plant fibres are weaved, layered and arranged through visually strong and intriguing compositions. From small free standing objects, to large wall and ceiling hung formations, she creates pieces that exist within a larger architectural context – championing the increased inclusion of natural materials within our everyday lives. Combining hands-on experiments with theoretical knowledge based in natural science, craft history, evolution and more, her work is given space to degrade as it ages – further expressing the values embedded within each material.

Part of Mindcraft:

2022, 2023 (curator)

Website:

saramartinsen.com

Instagram:

@frk_vinthermartinsen

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