Humanity is constantly working against being one with nature. Our lives are full of devices that push us to live within the frames of digital technology. Rather than resisting technology, we are incorporating it in innovative ways alongside centuries-old Japanese dyeing techniques. A program has been developed to enable the computer to generate patterns for stencil dyeing based on naturally occurring rhythms in nature. This marriage of traditional craftsmanship and modern technology results in the creation of textile art using natural dyeing methods, with each color derived from meticulously researched natural dyeing methods and traditions by Sigmundur. The outcome is a collection of unique textiles workswhere technology is employed creatively in conjunction with sustainable craftsmanship.

In the initial series of this project, we utilized the program to replicate the organic growth patterns of plants, ensuring that each piece is distinct. Following this, Sigmundur meticulously hand-cuts the stencils used in the dyeing process, in alignment with Japanese traditions. The fabric selected for this project is handwoven and handspun ramie sourced from Kyoto. During the dyeing process, only natural dyes are employed; the background color is achieved using the Icelandic plant "equisitum," while the plant motif is dyed using natural pigments sourced from minerals in Japan. The artworks are elegantly presented in handmade frames crafted from Icelandic larch by Halldór. Each piece is produced in a limited edition of 4, yet due to the nature of the dyeing process, no two works are identical.