goulash disko festival
september 2023 and 2024
The surface of the Artist Hospitality stand was made using a traditional Japanese shou-sugi-ban technique, which involves charring the surface of the wood with a torch to achieve a deep, textured, charcoal-like finish.. Then I designed and hand-painted artwork on top using eco-friendly earth pigment paints, allowing the natural grain and burnt texture to subtly show through the colors.
On the main stage structure I reversed the process: I first painted the design directly onto untreated wood, then lightly charred the surface afterward. This experimental method partially burned away areas of the paint, creating a semi-transparent, ethereal effect that added depth and a sense of magic to the final piece.
noisily festival
july 2024
As part of this project, I was tasked with restoring a series of weathered wooden structures, bringing them back to life using only the paints available on site. The goal was to make the structures look fresh and inviting while working within the limitations of existing materials.
For the decorations I focused on sustainability, creating pieces entirely from found and repurposed materials. Using items gathered from the surrounding woods, wooden hoops, and various scraps, I assembled a series of natural, recycled decor elements. The objective was to celebrate creativity through reuse and to demonstrate how beautiful, functional design can emerge from limited and environmentally conscious resources.
boomtown festival
august 2024
This project involved the complete restoration and redesign of 20 entrance gates. The first phase focused on surface preparation: old paint was carefully removed, gates were thoroughly sanded, and then primed using a custom glue based mixture to ensure strong adhesion for the new design.
To add depth and dimension, a textured base was created by applying a mix of paint and cement directly to the surface. The final design, a vibrant, galaxy-inspired finish, was achieved through a multi-step process involving glazing, sponging, scumbling, and spattering techniques. This layered approach brought a rich, cosmic aesthetic to the gates, transforming them into striking visual features.
