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Emergent
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~~~Repeat Patterns ~~~~~ |
~~Mass Distribution~~~ |
~~~~~ Collective Body ~~~ |
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~Transportation of Press~~~ |
~ Mobility ~~~~~~~~~ |
~~~~Designing 1:1 Scale~~~ |
Intuition ~Imprint~~~~ |
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ABOUT
The Untold River, was a 5-day workshop led by Futurefarmers in the framework of „The School of the Untold“ curated by Formafantasma at Design Campus, Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.
The workshop emanated around the making of a river-powered printing press. The main water wheel and printing mechanisms were inspired by forms found around the Pillnitz Palace and the handmade graphic motifs were inspired by the Ise-Katagami- paper stencils in the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen collection. Design challenges included mobility of the press, how the water wheel engaged the press and how it involved the public - namely how could the form and function invite people into new relations with the river.
Three working groups formed. In constant conversation, the disciplines of the participants weaved in and out of these groups, forming new constellations depending on the mood or desires of the day:
- Waterwheel - form and mechanism
- Printing press form/function
- Content/Research
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PEOPLE
Participants of The Untold River attuned themselves to various aspects of river; Mercury, Currents, Molecules,
the Arboreal, Silt, Moss, Feathered Friends and Aquatic Life. These roles guided the manifestation of graphic motifs, costumes, scripts and new sensitivities.
Workshop Mentors:
Futurefarmers:
Amy Franceschini, Designer / Artist
Lode Vranken, Architect / Philosopher
Workshop Participants:
Zhengxiong Rong (Massao) / Product Design, London
Friedrich Brockmann / Architecture, Germany
Tilmann Finner / Design, Computer Science, Germany
Vicki Zhiwei Hong / Textile Design, London
Xiao Ting (Morning Beauty) / Product Design, London
Albert Papenhausen Fusture / Architecture, Germany
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DRAWINGS BY:
Zhengxiong Rong &
Vickie Zhiwei
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CONSTRUCTION
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In 1801 the Camellia tree was planted by court gardener Carl Adolph Terscheck at the spot in the park of Pillnitz Castle where it is still located today. The plant survived the first winters by being covered and wrapped with straw, blankets, and mats, but later, further precautions had to be taken. To protect the camellia from the cold, wind, and snow, a wooden house was erected around the tree each fall and removed in spring. In January 1905, the wooden shelter burned down due to the boiler house overheating. The extinguishing water froze into an iceberg which saved the tree from the fire. plant survived the fire. It sprouted again the following spring.
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Support structures for new trees being planted to replace trees fallen from climate induced disease. |
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Graphic Motif Inspiration:
ISE-KATAGAMI - PAPER STENCILS FOR DYING TEXTILES
Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden
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