About us
Herbarium Studio: Preserving Nature Through Aesthetic Herbaria
Herbarium Studio was born out of a long-standing love for the plant world. Through experimenting in the garden, using trial-and-error methods, we arrived at the idea of preserving plant specimens in the form of aesthetic herbaria. Our goal is to highlight the importance of the plant world around us—a world without which human life would not be possible. We work with various plants that we have sown and cultivated, which means our garden contains both annuals and perennials.
For annual species, we repeat sowing each spring and autumn. As for perennials, we usually plant them in the autumn, which is preferable for our climate.
We source perennials from local small farms, where a wide variety of plants can be found. We are particularly delighted by beautiful traditional native perennials, which are almost at risk of being forgotten. Thanks to the dedication of cultivators, these plants continue to thrive and beautify gardens, reminding us of their crucial role as carriers of rich cultural heritage that must be preserved.
Twice a year, we also sow flower meadows designed for bees and other pollinators, aiming to promote and maintain natural biodiversity. In addition, we cultivate plants whose natural habitats are shrinking due to various factors. Our work is inspired by Mediterranean, naturalistic, and dry gardens, reflecting the climate in which we are located. We follow the principles of sustainable gardening, carefully observing natural conditions. This process is an essential part of creating each herbarium artwork.
During the flowering season, from spring to late autumn, it is time to harvest and press the plants. The pressing process can take up to eight weeks, with regular replacement of the moisture-absorbing paper. Once the plants are ready for use, we store them in our herbarium collections, from which botanical artworks are created. We believe that herbaria created for aesthetic purposes deserve their place as exhibits in a space and that, despite the fading of colors over the years, they retain their value as living testimony to resilience against time and oblivion.
