On Material Knowledge

Join us on 19 June 2025 at 11:30am for a talk about material understanding. The two material based artists, Margrethe Odgaard and Sara Martinsen, will address the issue of the continuously long distance between manufacturers and consumers. This makes it increasingly difficult to maintain a strong material knowledge, and therefore they wish to emphasize the importance of local production and responsible behavior.

Textile and colour Designer Margrethe Odgaard approach colour as a rich sensory experience.
By immersing herself in the interplay of colour, material, and light, she seeks a deeper understanding of how we experience and emotionally connect with our surroundings.

Sara Martinsen creates edition pieces from bio-based materials. Aside from investigating materials and their potential, she advises companies on responsible solutions. Her commitment to natural materials shows in her arrangement of them, where each of their specific characteristics comes at play.

Both Odgaard and Martinsen believe in the beauty of natural responsible materials, in craft and in the power of a strong visual story. They both possess an extraordinary knowledge about their field.

Top: Sara Martinsen’s chosen materials. Photo: Kristian Holm