In this video essay, Sophie, a member of Craft Core Group 3 and a student at the Gerrit Rietveld Academy in Amsterdam, reflects on her personal journey of finding a sense of home and connection in a new environment. Specialising in text on textile (TXT), Sophie joined the group to explore the entanglements and interconnections between humans and non-human communities.
She shares how, after feeling displaced when she first arrived in the Netherlands, she gradually found a deeper connection to the land through gardening. This hands-on interaction with nature, especially in a controlled urban setting like the Netherlands, became a key way for her to feel grounded. Sophie discusses the complex relationship between humans, nature, and urban spaces, highlighting the balance between human needs and preserving natural environments. She expresses a desire to see cities become more wild and questions how we can move beyond the systems that restrict the natural world.
Written and filmed by Sophie Dandanell
Edited by Vitor Atschul