Inspired by the resilience of long, cold Scandinavian winters, where landscapes shape the way people live and create, Marie-Louise sought to reflect that same sense of endurance and respect for nature in this collection. To bring the pieces to life, she chose a setting that embodies these values: the Emmaus forest in Neukölln, Berlin.

This rare green oasis has stood for decades, providing fresh air, shelter for wildlife, and a natural escape for Berliners. It is a place woven into Marie-Louise’s daily life, where she lets her dog run free and observes the seasons change — a space where time moves at its own rhythm, much like the slow, deliberate process behind her work.

But now, Emmaus Wald is at risk. Plans to clear it for new residential developments threaten to replace ancient trees with concrete. We live in an age that rewards speed, production, and endless consumption, but at what cost? When society rushes forward without looking back, it loses the things that take time to grow.