Art and sustainability united
Textile perspectives on fragile ecosystems
Finest lace-like structures inspired by the architecture of natural coral reefs: with his project Corail Artefact, the award-winning French artist Jérémy Gobé brings together craft traditions, science and innovative materials research. He develops textile forms that make the beauty, fragility and ecological significance of corals visible. His works are based on a specially produced thread, processed like traditional lace and, when combined with an environmentally friendly biopolymer, capable of being used in research into the regeneration of marine ecosystems.
The Museum for textile art Hannover is presenting Gobé’s works until early 2027, translating the fascinating structural diversity of corals into textile form. The exhibition illustrates how art can draw on insights from science and technology to communicate ecological interconnections in an accessible way and raise awareness of the need to protect the oceans.
The central aim of the exhibition is to highlight the importance of coral reefs as complex and endangered ecosystems. The works invite visitors to reflect on climate change, marine pollution and the impact of global overproduction of textile materials. A complementary educational programme of workshops and guided tours is also planned, offering creative approaches and encouraging dialogue on sustainable development.
Through its support, the Hannover Re Foundation is enabling the first exhibition of Gobé’s work in Germany. The Foundation’s two focus areas – art and sustainability – are exemplarily combined in this project. The exhibition demonstrates how artistic perspectives can open up new ways of making scientific topics accessible, raising awareness and encouraging people to take action to protect our planet.
Find out more about Jérémy Gobé and Corail Artefact.
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