Hidden Symmetries explores the interwoven geometry of plants, trees and ecosystems. Plants and trees are the breathing instruments of the world, but beneath their surface lies another level of life – a subtle web of structures and patterns that connect the micro and macro worlds. Every tiny part has its place and meaning in the big picture. This order is not only visual, but also energetic – the code of nature, which is repeated through fractals and symmetries.
As part of the project, 3rd year textile and clothing design students investigated how natural patterns can be transferred to a textile surface. The resulting installations do not depict nature, but rather its hidden inner logic – as a material manifestation of invisible connections in the ecosystem.
The Hidden Symmetries exhibition is both a tribute to nature as a master of organised forms and of sophisticated complexity. With an artistic approach, it opens up a space for reflection on how humans could rebuild a more conscious relationship with it – also through textiles.
Exhibition at BIEN 2025
The project Hidden Symmetries (2025) is exhibited as part of the BIEN 2025 textile art biennial and can be seen at the Kranjska Hiša Gallery in Kranj until July 8, 2025.
The authors
Third-year undergraduate students of Textile and Fashion Design:
Ceren Akbay, Eli Arapova, Taša Blatnik, Ema Cestnik, Brina Cotič, Urban Dereani, Larisa Gregor, Neža Kavčič, Lia Sara Likar, Zala Marolt, Filip Minoski, Tina Mohorčič, Midori Pallewatta Gamaralalage, Zarja Pertoci, Sara Petruševska, Maria Leonor Couto Prioste, Alja Rojko, Taja Sejdič, Valentina Sinkovič, Eva Strnad, Zala Šoškič and Tara Urban
Mentorship and Support
Mentor and Co-author: prof. Marija Jenko
Technical Assistants: Mojca Košir, Nina Glavič
Photography: Maša Pirc / BIEN 2025
Support: European Researchers’ Night 2024-2025 – Humanities, that’s you! , funded by the European Union.
