Maat der dingen makes space for what we do not understand yet. The rings of words are made of lines and shapes and do not form a readable language, but they are not without meaning. By slowing down and looking intuitively, another way of understanding can appear.

The work reflects on how we move through our surroundings and invites us to let go of automatic ways of looking. In the making process, I work with nature whenever possible, using materials that can change through natural processes. This creates a relationship in which nature is not seen as property or an object, but as an equal presence.

Here, not humans but nature becomes the measure of all things.

While working on Maat der dingen, I researched ways to create a shape in collaboration. For this reason, I started working with metal, as it can rust when natural elements are allowed to take control. Because it would not dissolve in nature, I later started using reed instead. One of the pieces has now been given back to nature, and I am curious to see how it will change.

Maat der Dingen was part of my graduation project. It aimed to show that there is more communication happening in nature than we initially perceive, and to reflect not only on the words that are hidden, but also to acknowledge that there are certain things we simply do not know.

Being curious helps strengthen our relationship with nature, because we not only depend on nature, we are also part of it.