OCRAGELA : Red Ochre and a Wise Man
A contemporary material which is biodegradable and made out of only natural ingredients.
Hosted by SOOWON CHAEThis project is now archived and was part of DDW20
Ocragela_Ingredients
Ochre, gelatin, glycerin, and water. With these four natural substances, Soowon Chae has developed a contemporary material, called Ocragela, which is sustainable and biodegradable.
With red ochre, early human beings had dragged out various functions for a natural coloring agent, curing wounds, tanning leathers, and protecting their skins from the sun. So, I not only use ochre as a coloring agent, but also as a tribute to the curiosi
Ocragela_Marbling
Ocragela_Melted leftovers
Ocragela : Anima series ver.2 '01. Chair'
Ocragela : Anima series ver.2 '03. Stool'
About SOOWON CHAE
Soowon Chae graduated from Design Academy Eindhoven in 2019 and lives and works in Eindhoven. The primitive and unspoiled beauty of nature, the innate creativity of man and the interaction between man and nature are themes that fascinate him. He is particularly interested in how meanings and functions change over time and how authentic values are given a new interpretation. He likes to have those ideas and thoughts reflected in his designs and products as a story.
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