¨ Revienta caballo ¨ is a cellulose piece made by artist Mariela Paz Izurieta that we decided to take with us in the showcase of our
SS25 Collection in NYC back in September of this year.
This is a portrait taken in 35mm and printed with water based inks on biodegradable materials. This wild flower, also known as Solanum sisymbriifolium, is native of South America, most specially from the Pampas. Native populations such as Guaraní and Mapuches were very fond of her since her roots and leaves were used as herbal medicine. It also contains tincture properties, such as different flowers and plants that we, at Ound, work with.
Marie's body of work is inspired mainly by native trees and plants that grow in the territory she inhabits; she approaches the concept of identity through the bond we tie with the ground we stand on, the tension between exotic and native species, between rural, economical exploitation of the soil, the designed and intervened landscape and what emerges when the land is left to lie fallow, with the aims of preserving what she considers natural and cultural heritage. She explores a realm where knowledge and culture, from ancestral practices to agroforestry converge with innovating techniques and sustainable material exploration. She operates at the intersection of art, installation, historical and botanical research, landscape design, and sustainability. She delves into the intricate workings of nature facing the pressing challenge of the climate crisis through the weaving of ideas and pieces that can illuminate new paths forward in our relationship with the environment and ecosystems. Her research projects are mostly developed in site specific installations and performances, through artistic and cultural residencies in different areas of Argentina and Latin America.
We share such a similar vision, and our practices are so aligned, that we began to work together and collaborate with each other. We thought it would be an interesting adventure to take ¨ Revienta caballo ¨ to North America and to see how she interacts with such a different surrounding.
This same piece has made its way to Japan, where our Collection is being displayed among with other amazing brands from around the Globe.
We like the idea of working with unique pieces and being aware of their trace, repurposing them once and again, instead of contributing to a mass production scale, which would only exacerbate ecological damage.
We also want to share our sensitivity towards our environment with the rest of the world by giving a native flower
as a gesture of resilience, harmony and patience.
