Mathilde Wittock

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Mathilde Wittock is a Belgian artist, bio/eco-conscious designer and materials researcher who embodies a new generation of creators committed to sustainable innovation. Based in Brussels, she explores the fertile intersections between design, biotechnology and environmental awareness. Her work is influenced by a critical understanding of the intersection between design & sustainability. 
Mathilde is particularly interested in the sensory qualities of materials & explores how design can appeal to all senses: visual, tactile, auditory & olfactory. 
 
She believes that the emotional impat of an object is considerably increased 
when it appeals to our sensory experiences, promoting a deeper connection between people & the objects they interact with.
 
These balls, symbols of performance and play, are repurposed from their original use to become the raw material for furniture: stools, benches, wall panels. They are cut, dyed and reassembled by hand using a patented assembly system, and combined with local wood species such as beech from the Sonian Forest. This project perfectly exemplifies Wittock's philosophy: anchoring sustainability in a strong, playful, yet meaningful aesthetic.