June 2023
London Design Biennale 2023, Somerset House, London
Winner of the Premju ghall-Arti 2023 Best International Achievement
The project was conceived through a fusion of art, architecture and innovative design
The wider context in which the original concept and ideas are located is based on research that was carried out at the National Museum of Archaeology in Valletta. Here, the team retraced the footsteps of the Phoenicians, experiencing the fine fabrics and artefacts of the time and using this experience as foundation.
The installation uses as its source material documentation about how the Phoenicians used to dye wool and linen garments using (mainly) two types of sea-snail species which are common along the Mediterranean shores – the Murex trunculus and the Murex brandaris. The installation piece draws on eco-friendly methods as an alternative to ancient practices.
Thus, Urban Fabric strives to encourage discourse about the environment by presenting a well-researched, thought-provoking creative installation that combines aesthetic and spatial awareness with activism.
The installation will enjoy a prominent showcase during the London Design Biennale at Somerset, in London. Audiences in Malta will also be able to engage with the installation via this website, as we invite you to stay with us on this journey as Malta’s ambassadors at the biggest design event on an international forum.
Details:
Overall Installation Dimensions: 38m x 17m
Location: Central Courtyard, Somerset House, London
Overall Installation Dimensions: 38m x 17m
Location: Central Courtyard, Somerset House, London
