Polish designer Alicja Patanowska has created a series of ceramic planters that fit inside the circumference of a glass, leaving the root and stem visible.
Noticing that there were a lot of discarded glasses on the streets of London, Patanowska went looking for a way to give them new life. The glasses act as a foundation for the porcelain pots, which she hand-threw. Besides making the entire growing process of the plant visible, the project is also meant to highlight the value of the glass as a material.
Moreover, the pots can also be flipped over, creating a miniature greenhouse that will facilitate seed germination. Of the project, Patanowska explains, "Plantation is a natural continuation of my artistic inquiry into the social and environmental implications of waste."
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Upcycling
- Opportunity to create new products by using discarded materials like glass.
- Indoor Gardening
- Designing planters that can also function as miniature greenhouses.
- Transparency
- Creating products that make the entire growth process of plants visible.
Where This Applies
- Home Decor
- Creating innovative and sustainable planters for indoor gardening.
- Environmental Conservation
- Using waste materials to create new products and reduce landfill waste.
- Art and Design
- Exploring new ways of creating functional and aesthetic products that address social and environmental issues.
