Myeonga Seo & Marie Kolářová

Ornamental Folds
This project explores a new method of crafting sheet metal, giving a soft, ornamental appearance to objects which contrasts with typical metal furniture. Industrial production often uses complex machinery to bend, limiting design possibilities. But metal sheets can also be shaped using small cuts along folding lines. Freed from the limitation of the industrial tool, new design possibilities open up. Different proportions as well as curved and organic lines become possible. Rather than cutting straight dotted lines, we developed decorative demarcations. The cuts become three dimensional by folding, giving an ornamental look to the edges. Industrial metal fabrication, digital design tools and laser cutting come together to propose new craft possibilities.

Bohemian Crystal
In most Czech households, including those of Marie’s grandparents, treasured glassware is stored in cabinets and reserved for special occasions. Rising energy costs and declining demand now threaten this traditional craft, rooted in the country’s rich glassmaking heritage. We reimagine this endangered art by repurposing leftover sheet glass to create a collection of nesting vases. We hand-cut traditional patterns using a diamond grindstone, blending them with contemporary rectangular forms. By collaborating closely with craftsmen local to the Šumava mountains, we aim to preserve this cultural legacy, adapting it for a new generation that values sustainability alongside artistry.