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Roots that interweave

At the Droog Hotel in Amsterdam Dutch designer Diana Scherer explores the deep relationships between plants’ underground dynamics, man and his desire to control nature.

Diana Scherer, “Interwoven and Nurture Studies”, Droog Hotel, Amsterdam, 2016

Diana Scherer presents “Interwoven and Nurture Studies” an exhibition with a selection of images, prototypes and tapestry that explore the relationship between man, the surroundings and his desire to control nature.

For the past few years the Dutch designer has mainly focused on the dynamics of belowground plant parts. Captivated by the root system, with its hidden, underground processes, that are considered to be the plant’s brain by plant neurobiologists.

Using subterranean templates as molds, the root systems of plants are channeled, forming a textile-like material. During the growth process the roots conform to the patterns and the root material weaves or braids itself. For her research, Diana Scherer is collaborating with biologists and ecologists of the Radboud University in Nijmegen.

until 9 December 2016
Diana Schrerer
Interwoven and Nurture Studies
Droog Hotel – Serre
Staalstraat 7B, Amsterdam

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Roots that interweave

At the Droog Hotel in Amsterdam Dutch designer Diana Scherer explores the deep relationships between plants’ underground dynamics, man and his desire to control nature.

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