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17-25 October 2026

Thundercloud

A Storm Approaching

Hosted by Tomas Schats

This project is now archived and was part of DDW26

Event type

Exhibition

Thundercloud
Thundercloud
A design exploring the attraction of an approaching storm. The beauty and tension of nature are central, while the storm points to the threat of climate change and raises questions about what lies ahead.

climate change

Thundercloud explores the attraction of an approaching storm. The dark sky, changing light, and tension of what is to come create an image of the beauty and power of nature.
At the same time, the approaching storm carries a second meaning: the threat of climate change. By allowing these two sides to exist alongside each other, the work aims to raise awareness in a subtle and poetic way, without a direct or instructive message.

Thundercloud 1
Thundercloud 1
Thundercloud 2
Thundercloud 2
Thundercloud 3
Thundercloud 3

About Tomas Schats

Tomas Schats (Rotterdam) creates clear sculptures and drawings stripped of anything superfluous. His layered narratives are lyrical, ambiguous and sometimes unexpected, while remaining light-hearted. Alongside his autonomous work, Tomas works as a designer for brands such as Seletti, and his work is included in the MoMA Design Store NY collection. As an illustrator, he works for clients including NRC and VPRO.