hilde koenders composes silk faces series using dried tulip petals

hilde koenders composes silk faces series using dried tulip petals
all images courtesy of hilde koenders

‘faces’ by dutch designer hilde koenders is based on the ‘tulip mania’, which took place in the netherlands. the flower was introduced into europe from turkey and during the golden age and its bulbs were traded at such excessively high prices that it lead to what many refer to as the world’s first burst economic bubble. the installation pays tribute to this, with a series of six abstract faces with different compositions that are formed using dried tulip petals.

this installation was exhibited during the dutch design week 2013.

the faces series is formed from dried tulip petals

the veins appear highlighted because the flowers were initially dyed with strong colors before being dried. the series was printed on large drapes of silk and carefully hung together in the space so that when people passed, the material gently moved with them.

different compositions are made

the installation during dutch design week

the faces were printed on large pieces of silk

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