Foraging for Function is a collection of objects that invite to reflect on the naturally occurring symbiosis of trees and fungi. The objects are made from wood and mycelium, with the remaining sawdust from our woodworking process being used as substrate – food for fungi – to grow the mycelium. By doing so, we try to imitate the flux occurring in nature – everything goes to use, there is no waste!
The works were shown at Chappe museum’s inaugural exhibition Climate & Art – Alternative Approaches in Tammisaari, Finland.
Photo: Ahmed Alalousi
Lakki lighting, 2021-2023, oak, reishi and turkey tail mycelium, plywood. Photo: Ahmed Alalousi
The installation questions mainstream manufacturing methods, and our relationship to the objects we surround ourselves with. Thanks to everyone who played a part in bringing these objects to life: Tatiana Rubiano, Ellinor Werner, Sushant Passi, Lova Norgren, Mattia Anderle, Lorin von Longo-Liebenstein, and Kääpä Biotech.
Photo: Ahmed Alalousi
Luonnon helmassa / Nature’s Veil, 2023, scobies, string.
Photo: Ahmed Alalousi
Trespasser, 2023, reishi mycelium, mirror.
Bench for a decaying forest, 2023, turkey tail inoculated birch, oak
Photo: Ahmed Alalousi
Transformation, 2023
Foraging for Function at Aalto Studios, as part of the set design for Transformation film. Photo: Dennis Konoi