A chair, meticulously crafted with a clear purpose, encounters interference as nature asserts its supremacy. Lichens, as living organisms, embody a slow-growing entity that struggles against industry for survival. After exploring across Belgium, we discovered the lichen Xanthoria Parietina. Xanthoria Parietina is commonly found on rocks or poles along roadways, typically residing on calcium-rich stonework or mortar. When wet, it triggers an accelerated exothermic reaction with epoxy, causing the emulsion to simmer and the lichen to impart its orange hue to the epoxy. The sculptural seat evokes a boiling emulsion, reminiscent of tree resin, capturing air bubbles beautifully as it undergoes an endless solidification process.
Subsequently, we subjected the natural wood to a thermal galvanization process, wherein small particles of zinc are sprayed onto the wood at high temperatures. This treatment not only shields the wood but also bestows upon it a zinc color, preserving the inherent grain of the wood that was thoughtfully revealed.
