Sensing homeland
Unraveling hidden colors
A research project involving dyeing plant materials sourced from the Veluwe landscape and using the wool from Veluwse Heide sheep, a species native to the Veluwe. The goal is to map the hidden colors of the landscape and learn the process of making yarn from the wool. I dyed the wool with plants from the Veluwe and spun it into yarn. Through this process, I discovered much about the area, including the vegetation, colors, shapes, textures, and the natural scents. Most importantly, I explored the intricate connections between these elements. The more attention given, the deeper the experience, enhancing the sense of connection. This research is part of a larger project focused on the nature of the Veluwe, a national park in the Netherlands, exploring the essence of ‘Sensing Homeland’.
Photo by Tijn Winters at Meedoen is de Kunst
Collaborative Sensing Walk
I led a guided silent walk, inviting people to embark on a sensory journey — an immersive exploration slowed down to delve into details, connecting with the landscape, and discovering layers by interacting with surroundings. Participants touched the soft grains of sand, smelled the earthy, woody, and herbal aromas of the forest, tasted the bitter sensation of dandelions, heard the birds sing and the wind blow, and saw the color palettes changing — different perspectives coming together. I crafted cards with exercises designed to deepen our connection with nature. This led walk is part of a broader project I’m working on about the nature of the Veluwe, a national park in the Netherlands, ‘Sensing Homeland.’
The photographs during the Sensing Walk are taken by Eva Krebbers
