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Details from last months exhibition Ochre Works @officinet

Photos by @nina_parsons

Details from last months exhibition Ochre Works @officinet

Photos by @nina_parsons

Details from last months exhibition Ochre Works @officinet

Photos by @nina_parsons

Details from last months exhibition Ochre Works @officinet

Photos by @nina_parsons

Details from last months exhibition Ochre Works @officinet

Photos by @nina_parsons

Details from last months exhibition Ochre Works @officinet

Photos by @nina_parsons

Details from last months exhibition Ochre Works @officinet

Photos by @nina_parsons

Ochre Works @officinet

The exhibition is over, we are tired but very happy ☺️

Getting a solo exhibition together takes a small army so a few thank you’s are in order:

@mberthus for your big help with the table!
@kirstinesejerse, Andreas, @sarah_brunn for lifting and moving 💪
@natasha.linde.krebs for all the beautiful visuals and graphics
@synnoevekruseserup @dittesibylline for all your incredible help from start to finish!
@nina_parsons for the beautiful photos
@linolie.dk for you believe and dedication in the project
@officinet, @chrisbizzarro, Pernille and DKoD for giving us the opportunity and space to share

To all who came by - Thank you!

Supported by@statenskunstfond and Grosserer L F Foghts fond

Ochre Works @officinet

The exhibition is over, we are tired but very happy ☺️

Getting a solo exhibition together takes a small army so a few thank you’s are in order:

@mberthus for your big help with the table!
@kirstinesejerse, Andreas, @sarah_brunn for lifting and moving 💪
@natasha.linde.krebs for all the beautiful visuals and graphics
@synnoevekruseserup @dittesibylline for all your incredible help from start to finish!
@nina_parsons for the beautiful photos
@linolie.dk for you believe and dedication in the project
@officinet, @chrisbizzarro, Pernille and DKoD for giving us the opportunity and space to share

To all who came by - Thank you!

Supported by@statenskunstfond and Grosserer L F Foghts fond

Ochre Works @officinet

The exhibition is over, we are tired but very happy ☺️

Getting a solo exhibition together takes a small army so a few thank you’s are in order:

@mberthus for your big help with the table!
@kirstinesejerse, Andreas, @sarah_brunn for lifting and moving 💪
@natasha.linde.krebs for all the beautiful visuals and graphics
@synnoevekruseserup @dittesibylline for all your incredible help from start to finish!
@nina_parsons for the beautiful photos
@linolie.dk for you believe and dedication in the project
@officinet, @chrisbizzarro, Pernille and DKoD for giving us the opportunity and space to share

To all who came by - Thank you!

Supported by@statenskunstfond and Grosserer L F Foghts fond

Ochre Works @officinet

The exhibition is over, we are tired but very happy ☺️

Getting a solo exhibition together takes a small army so a few thank you’s are in order:

@mberthus for your big help with the table!
@kirstinesejerse, Andreas, @sarah_brunn for lifting and moving 💪
@natasha.linde.krebs for all the beautiful visuals and graphics
@synnoevekruseserup @dittesibylline for all your incredible help from start to finish!
@nina_parsons for the beautiful photos
@linolie.dk for you believe and dedication in the project
@officinet, @chrisbizzarro, Pernille and DKoD for giving us the opportunity and space to share

To all who came by - Thank you!

Supported by@statenskunstfond and Grosserer L F Foghts fond

Ochre Works @officinet

The exhibition is over, we are tired but very happy ☺️

Getting a solo exhibition together takes a small army so a few thank you’s are in order:

@mberthus for your big help with the table!
@kirstinesejerse, Andreas, @sarah_brunn for lifting and moving 💪
@natasha.linde.krebs for all the beautiful visuals and graphics
@synnoevekruseserup @dittesibylline for all your incredible help from start to finish!
@nina_parsons for the beautiful photos
@linolie.dk for you believe and dedication in the project
@officinet, @chrisbizzarro, Pernille and DKoD for giving us the opportunity and space to share

To all who came by - Thank you!

Supported by@statenskunstfond and Grosserer L F Foghts fond

Ochre Works @officinet

The exhibition is over, we are tired but very happy ☺️

Getting a solo exhibition together takes a small army so a few thank you’s are in order:

@mberthus for your big help with the table!
@kirstinesejerse, Andreas, @sarah_brunn for lifting and moving 💪
@natasha.linde.krebs for all the beautiful visuals and graphics
@synnoevekruseserup @dittesibylline for all your incredible help from start to finish!
@nina_parsons for the beautiful photos
@linolie.dk for you believe and dedication in the project
@officinet, @chrisbizzarro, Pernille and DKoD for giving us the opportunity and space to share

To all who came by - Thank you!

Supported by@statenskunstfond and Grosserer L F Foghts fond

Ochre Works @officinet

The exhibition is over, we are tired but very happy ☺️

Getting a solo exhibition together takes a small army so a few thank you’s are in order:

@mberthus for your big help with the table!
@kirstinesejerse, Andreas, @sarah_brunn for lifting and moving 💪
@natasha.linde.krebs for all the beautiful visuals and graphics
@synnoevekruseserup @dittesibylline for all your incredible help from start to finish!
@nina_parsons for the beautiful photos
@linolie.dk for you believe and dedication in the project
@officinet, @chrisbizzarro, Pernille and DKoD for giving us the opportunity and space to share

To all who came by - Thank you!

Supported by@statenskunstfond and Grosserer L F Foghts fond

SIDSTE CHANCE

Skynd dig ind i Officinet og se Thomas Woltmanns udstilling “Ochre Works”

Udstillingen udforsker historien, produktionen og det nutidige potentiale i lokale jordpigmenter og præsenterer Thomas’ arbejde, maskiner og prøver.

Udstillingen er en del af NYE TALENTER i Officinet 2026.

Udstillingsperiode: 5.-20. marts 2026
Åbningstider tirsdag-søndag kl. 11-18

Fri entré

Officinet
Danske Kunsthåndværkere & Designeres udstillingssted
Bredgade 66
1266 København K

Udstillingen er støttet af @statenskunstfond og Grosserer L.F. Foghts Fond

Udstillingsprogrammet 2026 i Officinet er støttet af @augustinusfonden

Foto: @thomaswoltmann
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#officinet #danishcraftsanddesign #artcollectors #ochre #danishdesign

Four years of working with Danish earth pigments culminated last Thursday with the launch of @pigmenta_works — a company established with one goal: to reestablish the production, craft, and application of natural Danish pigments.

For more than 60 years, the production and use of earth pigments have been absent from Denmark, a pattern that repeats itself across much of Europe. With this absence, colors have gradually become detached from nature and are now often understood more as codes than as physical matter.

With Pigmenta Works, I hope to establish a new tradition of using natural pigments in modern industry and design — a tradition that is detached from my own practice as a designer, and which can live on independently and, hopefully, inspire others to once again turn to nature for color.

Stop by @officinet at Bredgade 66, Copenhagen for a glimpse into the world of ochre. And head over to @pigmenta_works for more color and pigment.

Thank you to everyone who has helped out on this journey.
Linseed Oil by @linolie.dk
Visual identity by @natasha.linde.krebs
Pictures @nina_parsons

Supported by @statenskunstfond and Grosserer L. F. Foghts fond

Four years of working with Danish earth pigments culminated last Thursday with the launch of @pigmenta_works — a company established with one goal: to reestablish the production, craft, and application of natural Danish pigments.

For more than 60 years, the production and use of earth pigments have been absent from Denmark, a pattern that repeats itself across much of Europe. With this absence, colors have gradually become detached from nature and are now often understood more as codes than as physical matter.

With Pigmenta Works, I hope to establish a new tradition of using natural pigments in modern industry and design — a tradition that is detached from my own practice as a designer, and which can live on independently and, hopefully, inspire others to once again turn to nature for color.

Stop by @officinet at Bredgade 66, Copenhagen for a glimpse into the world of ochre. And head over to @pigmenta_works for more color and pigment.

Thank you to everyone who has helped out on this journey.
Linseed Oil by @linolie.dk
Visual identity by @natasha.linde.krebs
Pictures @nina_parsons

Supported by @statenskunstfond and Grosserer L. F. Foghts fond

Four years of working with Danish earth pigments culminated last Thursday with the launch of @pigmenta_works — a company established with one goal: to reestablish the production, craft, and application of natural Danish pigments.

For more than 60 years, the production and use of earth pigments have been absent from Denmark, a pattern that repeats itself across much of Europe. With this absence, colors have gradually become detached from nature and are now often understood more as codes than as physical matter.

With Pigmenta Works, I hope to establish a new tradition of using natural pigments in modern industry and design — a tradition that is detached from my own practice as a designer, and which can live on independently and, hopefully, inspire others to once again turn to nature for color.

Stop by @officinet at Bredgade 66, Copenhagen for a glimpse into the world of ochre. And head over to @pigmenta_works for more color and pigment.

Thank you to everyone who has helped out on this journey.
Linseed Oil by @linolie.dk
Visual identity by @natasha.linde.krebs
Pictures @nina_parsons

Supported by @statenskunstfond and Grosserer L. F. Foghts fond

Four years of working with Danish earth pigments culminated last Thursday with the launch of @pigmenta_works — a company established with one goal: to reestablish the production, craft, and application of natural Danish pigments.

For more than 60 years, the production and use of earth pigments have been absent from Denmark, a pattern that repeats itself across much of Europe. With this absence, colors have gradually become detached from nature and are now often understood more as codes than as physical matter.

With Pigmenta Works, I hope to establish a new tradition of using natural pigments in modern industry and design — a tradition that is detached from my own practice as a designer, and which can live on independently and, hopefully, inspire others to once again turn to nature for color.

Stop by @officinet at Bredgade 66, Copenhagen for a glimpse into the world of ochre. And head over to @pigmenta_works for more color and pigment.

Thank you to everyone who has helped out on this journey.
Linseed Oil by @linolie.dk
Visual identity by @natasha.linde.krebs
Pictures @nina_parsons

Supported by @statenskunstfond and Grosserer L. F. Foghts fond

Four years of working with Danish earth pigments culminated last Thursday with the launch of @pigmenta_works — a company established with one goal: to reestablish the production, craft, and application of natural Danish pigments.

For more than 60 years, the production and use of earth pigments have been absent from Denmark, a pattern that repeats itself across much of Europe. With this absence, colors have gradually become detached from nature and are now often understood more as codes than as physical matter.

With Pigmenta Works, I hope to establish a new tradition of using natural pigments in modern industry and design — a tradition that is detached from my own practice as a designer, and which can live on independently and, hopefully, inspire others to once again turn to nature for color.

Stop by @officinet at Bredgade 66, Copenhagen for a glimpse into the world of ochre. And head over to @pigmenta_works for more color and pigment.

Thank you to everyone who has helped out on this journey.
Linseed Oil by @linolie.dk
Visual identity by @natasha.linde.krebs
Pictures @nina_parsons

Supported by @statenskunstfond and Grosserer L. F. Foghts fond

Four years of working with Danish earth pigments culminated last Thursday with the launch of @pigmenta_works — a company established with one goal: to reestablish the production, craft, and application of natural Danish pigments.

For more than 60 years, the production and use of earth pigments have been absent from Denmark, a pattern that repeats itself across much of Europe. With this absence, colors have gradually become detached from nature and are now often understood more as codes than as physical matter.

With Pigmenta Works, I hope to establish a new tradition of using natural pigments in modern industry and design — a tradition that is detached from my own practice as a designer, and which can live on independently and, hopefully, inspire others to once again turn to nature for color.

Stop by @officinet at Bredgade 66, Copenhagen for a glimpse into the world of ochre. And head over to @pigmenta_works for more color and pigment.

Thank you to everyone who has helped out on this journey.
Linseed Oil by @linolie.dk
Visual identity by @natasha.linde.krebs
Pictures @nina_parsons

Supported by @statenskunstfond and Grosserer L. F. Foghts fond

Four years of working with Danish earth pigments culminated last Thursday with the launch of @pigmenta_works — a company established with one goal: to reestablish the production, craft, and application of natural Danish pigments.

For more than 60 years, the production and use of earth pigments have been absent from Denmark, a pattern that repeats itself across much of Europe. With this absence, colors have gradually become detached from nature and are now often understood more as codes than as physical matter.

With Pigmenta Works, I hope to establish a new tradition of using natural pigments in modern industry and design — a tradition that is detached from my own practice as a designer, and which can live on independently and, hopefully, inspire others to once again turn to nature for color.

Stop by @officinet at Bredgade 66, Copenhagen for a glimpse into the world of ochre. And head over to @pigmenta_works for more color and pigment.

Thank you to everyone who has helped out on this journey.
Linseed Oil by @linolie.dk
Visual identity by @natasha.linde.krebs
Pictures @nina_parsons

Supported by @statenskunstfond and Grosserer L. F. Foghts fond

ARTIST TALK I OFFICINET

Kom til artist talk med møbeldesigneren Thomas Woltmann, der netop har åbnet udstillingen “Ochre Works” under NYE TALENTER i Officinet 💥

Her kan du høre om pigmenter og produktion af naturfarverne, som du kan se på udstillingen, der samtidig markerer starten på Thomas Woltmanns nye virksomhed @pigmentaworks

Thomas Woltmann arbejder udelukkende med okker, som er udvundet i Danmark.

@thomaswoltmann søger at rette vores opmærksomhed mod farvens naturlige materialitet – at udvide oplevelsen af farve, så vi ikke blot ser gul, rød eller violet, men også historier, steder, mennesker og kulturer.

Okker og jordens farver er Thomas Woltmanns primære medium. For arbejdet med danske jordpigmenter har Thomas Woltmann blandt andet modtaget Danish Design Award, Bo Bedre New Talent, Innovationsfonden Innofounder og udstillet på Biennalen for Kunsthåndværk & Design.

Artist talk om pigmenter og naturfarver med Thomas Woltmann onsdag den 18. marts kl. 17.30

Officinet
Danske Kunsthåndværkere & Designeres udstillingssted
Bredgade 66
1260 København K

Det er gratis at deltage, men tilmelding nødvendig senest mandag den 16. marts. Reserver plads via mail til woltmannthomas@gmail.com

Udstillingsprogrammet 2026 i Officinet er støttet af @augustinusfonden
 
Foto af okkerpigmenter: @nina_parsons
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#offiicinet #danishcraftsanddesign #linolieogpigment #ochreworks

Pictures from last nights opening of the exhibition “ochre works”@officinet. The opening included the launch of @pigmenta_works and its collaboration with @linolie.dk.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, and tried our new oils pigmented with Danish earth colors!

Pictures by @nina_parsons

Pictures from last nights opening of the exhibition “ochre works”@officinet. The opening included the launch of @pigmenta_works and its collaboration with @linolie.dk.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, and tried our new oils pigmented with Danish earth colors!

Pictures by @nina_parsons

Pictures from last nights opening of the exhibition “ochre works”@officinet. The opening included the launch of @pigmenta_works and its collaboration with @linolie.dk.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, and tried our new oils pigmented with Danish earth colors!

Pictures by @nina_parsons

Pictures from last nights opening of the exhibition “ochre works”@officinet. The opening included the launch of @pigmenta_works and its collaboration with @linolie.dk.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, and tried our new oils pigmented with Danish earth colors!

Pictures by @nina_parsons

Pictures from last nights opening of the exhibition “ochre works”@officinet. The opening included the launch of @pigmenta_works and its collaboration with @linolie.dk.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, and tried our new oils pigmented with Danish earth colors!

Pictures by @nina_parsons

Pictures from last nights opening of the exhibition “ochre works”@officinet. The opening included the launch of @pigmenta_works and its collaboration with @linolie.dk.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, and tried our new oils pigmented with Danish earth colors!

Pictures by @nina_parsons

Pictures from last nights opening of the exhibition “ochre works”@officinet. The opening included the launch of @pigmenta_works and its collaboration with @linolie.dk.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, and tried our new oils pigmented with Danish earth colors!

Pictures by @nina_parsons

Pictures from last nights opening of the exhibition “ochre works”@officinet. The opening included the launch of @pigmenta_works and its collaboration with @linolie.dk.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, and tried our new oils pigmented with Danish earth colors!

Pictures by @nina_parsons

Pictures from last nights opening of the exhibition “ochre works”@officinet. The opening included the launch of @pigmenta_works and its collaboration with @linolie.dk.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, and tried our new oils pigmented with Danish earth colors!

Pictures by @nina_parsons

Exhibition: Ochre Works by @thomaswoltmann

Thursday from 16:00–20:00, please join us at @officinet , Bredgade 66, for the opening of Thomas’ exhibition Ochre Works.

At the exhibition, Thomas will present both new and earlier works, bringing together four years of research and collaborations within the world of natural pigments.

In our collaboration with Thomas, we have produced our forthcoming Løvskal linseed oil paint from these pigments, which will be presented and demonstrated for the first time at Ochre Works.

See you there!

#linolieogpigment #thomaswoltmann #løvskal #ochreworks #linseedoilpaint

Spring is almost here! And with its arrival I would like to share the work and progress of this winters, with you all. so next Thursday from 16-20 please come to @officinet in Bredgade 66, for the opening of my exhibition Ochre Works!

At the exhibition I will be showing new as well as old work, bringing together 4 years of research and collaborations within the world of natural pigments. There will also be a live demonstration of linseed oil paint produced in collaboration with @linolie.dk for the launch of a our new paints

See you there !

Supported by @statenskunstfond and Grosserer L F Foghts fond visual identity by @natasha.linde.krebs

Spring is almost here! And with its arrival I would like to share the work and progress of this winters, with you all. so next Thursday from 16-20 please come to @officinet in Bredgade 66, for the opening of my exhibition Ochre Works!

At the exhibition I will be showing new as well as old work, bringing together 4 years of research and collaborations within the world of natural pigments. There will also be a live demonstration of linseed oil paint produced in collaboration with @linolie.dk for the launch of a our new paints

See you there !

Supported by @statenskunstfond and Grosserer L F Foghts fond visual identity by @natasha.linde.krebs

Spring is almost here! And with its arrival I would like to share the work and progress of this winters, with you all. so next Thursday from 16-20 please come to @officinet in Bredgade 66, for the opening of my exhibition Ochre Works!

At the exhibition I will be showing new as well as old work, bringing together 4 years of research and collaborations within the world of natural pigments. There will also be a live demonstration of linseed oil paint produced in collaboration with @linolie.dk for the launch of a our new paints

See you there !

Supported by @statenskunstfond and Grosserer L F Foghts fond visual identity by @natasha.linde.krebs

Next Thursday, at officinet. We have been busy glazing, burning, grinding, planing and cutting.

On 5th of march, I open my exhibition Ochre Works at @officinet see you between 16-20!

Bredgade 66, kbh

Supported by @statenskunstfond and Grosserer L. F. Fights fond

Next Thursday, at officinet. We have been busy glazing, burning, grinding, planing and cutting.

On 5th of march, I open my exhibition Ochre Works at @officinet see you between 16-20!

Bredgade 66, kbh

Supported by @statenskunstfond and Grosserer L. F. Fights fond

Next Thursday, at officinet. We have been busy glazing, burning, grinding, planing and cutting.

On 5th of march, I open my exhibition Ochre Works at @officinet see you between 16-20!

Bredgade 66, kbh

Supported by @statenskunstfond and Grosserer L. F. Fights fond

Next Thursday, at officinet. We have been busy glazing, burning, grinding, planing and cutting.

On 5th of march, I open my exhibition Ochre Works at @officinet see you between 16-20!

Bredgade 66, kbh

Supported by @statenskunstfond and Grosserer L. F. Fights fond

Next Thursday, at officinet. We have been busy glazing, burning, grinding, planing and cutting.

On 5th of march, I open my exhibition Ochre Works at @officinet see you between 16-20!

Bredgade 66, kbh

Supported by @statenskunstfond and Grosserer L. F. Fights fond

Most recent camera roll. Pictures from @stineweigelt project at @driftskontoret. Stine is making cardboard at Bruunshaab Papfabrik, from a combination of recycled paper and textile fibers. Meanwhile my burned ochre from Løvskal have the honor of adding a bit of color.

Most recent camera roll. Pictures from @stineweigelt project at @driftskontoret. Stine is making cardboard at Bruunshaab Papfabrik, from a combination of recycled paper and textile fibers. Meanwhile my burned ochre from Løvskal have the honor of adding a bit of color.

Most recent camera roll. Pictures from @stineweigelt project at @driftskontoret. Stine is making cardboard at Bruunshaab Papfabrik, from a combination of recycled paper and textile fibers. Meanwhile my burned ochre from Løvskal have the honor of adding a bit of color.

Most recent camera roll. Pictures from @stineweigelt project at @driftskontoret. Stine is making cardboard at Bruunshaab Papfabrik, from a combination of recycled paper and textile fibers. Meanwhile my burned ochre from Løvskal have the honor of adding a bit of color.

Most recent camera roll. Pictures from @stineweigelt project at @driftskontoret. Stine is making cardboard at Bruunshaab Papfabrik, from a combination of recycled paper and textile fibers. Meanwhile my burned ochre from Løvskal have the honor of adding a bit of color.

Looking back at an exciting 2025. Highlighted by the collaborations and the wonderful people I met through them. Next year will be even busier, and I’m especially looking forward to sharing the launch of a new company. Happy new year!

Looking back at an exciting 2025. Highlighted by the collaborations and the wonderful people I met through them. Next year will be even busier, and I’m especially looking forward to sharing the launch of a new company. Happy new year!

Looking back at an exciting 2025. Highlighted by the collaborations and the wonderful people I met through them. Next year will be even busier, and I’m especially looking forward to sharing the launch of a new company. Happy new year!

Looking back at an exciting 2025. Highlighted by the collaborations and the wonderful people I met through them. Next year will be even busier, and I’m especially looking forward to sharing the launch of a new company. Happy new year!

Looking back at an exciting 2025. Highlighted by the collaborations and the wonderful people I met through them. Next year will be even busier, and I’m especially looking forward to sharing the launch of a new company. Happy new year!

Looking back at an exciting 2025. Highlighted by the collaborations and the wonderful people I met through them. Next year will be even busier, and I’m especially looking forward to sharing the launch of a new company. Happy new year!

Looking back at an exciting 2025. Highlighted by the collaborations and the wonderful people I met through them. Next year will be even busier, and I’m especially looking forward to sharing the launch of a new company. Happy new year!

Looking back at an exciting 2025. Highlighted by the collaborations and the wonderful people I met through them. Next year will be even busier, and I’m especially looking forward to sharing the launch of a new company. Happy new year!

Looking back at an exciting 2025. Highlighted by the collaborations and the wonderful people I met through them. Next year will be even busier, and I’m especially looking forward to sharing the launch of a new company. Happy new year!

Looking back at an exciting 2025. Highlighted by the collaborations and the wonderful people I met through them. Next year will be even busier, and I’m especially looking forward to sharing the launch of a new company. Happy new year!

Looking back at an exciting 2025. Highlighted by the collaborations and the wonderful people I met through them. Next year will be even busier, and I’m especially looking forward to sharing the launch of a new company. Happy new year!

Looking back at an exciting 2025. Highlighted by the collaborations and the wonderful people I met through them. Next year will be even busier, and I’m especially looking forward to sharing the launch of a new company. Happy new year!

Looking back at an exciting 2025. Highlighted by the collaborations and the wonderful people I met through them. Next year will be even busier, and I’m especially looking forward to sharing the launch of a new company. Happy new year!

A few more images from last Friday @danish_design_award

Jurys Word: (written by @paulagerbase )

This Summer on a beautifully warm day I had the pleasure of getting on my bike and cycling over to meet
with Thomas, who introduced me to the wonderful universe of Lovskal Ochre.

Ochre is an earth sediment with a high concentration of iron. It is a lightfast pigment, and is an unwanted
residue in the process of purifying water for our use.
In the last few years LØVSKAL OCHRE has extracted ochre from Løvskal Jutland, where an old ochre
mill has sat still for 60 years.

The project was born from a conviction that this natural pigment rooted in Danish soils should be
celebrated and honoured for its properties, but also, importantly, for its roots to Denmarks cultural
heritage.

In many ways, the project feels like the point of contact between historical craftsmanship and
contemporary design and industry.
It looks at design from a point of process, turning raw material into object, and positioning it as a vital
foundation for what comes next.

It proposes raw material as an equal voice to design itself.
The project highlights how intelligent design can be a true catalyst for positive change, embracing a
heritage, addressing present environmental challenges, and imagining a future where past and present
come together to re-think industries which have historically been at the service of design, as real and
equal partners of designers and makers in the objects of the future.

A few more images from last Friday @danish_design_award

Jurys Word: (written by @paulagerbase )

This Summer on a beautifully warm day I had the pleasure of getting on my bike and cycling over to meet
with Thomas, who introduced me to the wonderful universe of Lovskal Ochre.

Ochre is an earth sediment with a high concentration of iron. It is a lightfast pigment, and is an unwanted
residue in the process of purifying water for our use.
In the last few years LØVSKAL OCHRE has extracted ochre from Løvskal Jutland, where an old ochre
mill has sat still for 60 years.

The project was born from a conviction that this natural pigment rooted in Danish soils should be
celebrated and honoured for its properties, but also, importantly, for its roots to Denmarks cultural
heritage.

In many ways, the project feels like the point of contact between historical craftsmanship and
contemporary design and industry.
It looks at design from a point of process, turning raw material into object, and positioning it as a vital
foundation for what comes next.

It proposes raw material as an equal voice to design itself.
The project highlights how intelligent design can be a true catalyst for positive change, embracing a
heritage, addressing present environmental challenges, and imagining a future where past and present
come together to re-think industries which have historically been at the service of design, as real and
equal partners of designers and makers in the objects of the future.