THE TEAM
ANNA MARIA ORRÙ PHD - PROJECT LEADER
Anna Maria’s work is embedded in biomimicry (nature’s inspiration), artistic/design research and in curating ‘hands-on’ research and action, providing alternative approaches to ecological design and sustainability through transdisciplinary modes. Everywhere in her practice and teaching, she looks to provide practical and innovative solutions to tackle the climate breakdown. She is co-founder and directs Nordic Biomimicry, a center dedicated to collaborating with nature as a mentor, measure and method. In her practice, she situates herself between academia, research, and public space, an editor of an art-book press called Vegetable Lamb Press and exhibits in various contexts such as the recent Superorganism show at Munkeruphus in Denmark. In 2020, she started the Montepreti nature academy with the Danish poet Morten Søndergaard on a farm in the hills of Tuscany, where she runs a series of international courses with SSES (Stockholm School of Entrepreneurship), DIS (Study abroad in Scandinavia), IED Torino and other organisations on sustainability, design, food systems and real-world situations. All within the context of Post-growth thinking. Her work in conducting these educational programmes was nominated for the NEW EUROPEAN BAUHAUS ‘Education Champions’ Award in 2023. She is an Affiliated Senior Lecturer at Konstfack – University of Arts, Crafts and Design (Stockholm SE) but teaches abroad in Italy and most recently in Japan at Kyoto University of Arts. Anna Maria has a PhD in Architecture & Artistic Research, from Chalmers University of Technology. In her in-between time, she is a beekeeper and takes care of a biodynamic vineyard and olive grove.
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ANDREA GARCÍA PORTOLÉS - TEAM DESIGNER
Andrea is an ecologically conscious and ethically grounded designer experienced in the boundaries between art, design, photography and video production.
She holds both a BA and MA degree in Fine Arts from the Complutense University of Madrid, ES, and a second MA in Ecological Design from Konstfack University of Arts, Craft, and Design in Stockholm, SE.
Her design work is firmly grounded in sustainability that spans biomimicry, soil care, and ecofeminism. Her journey includes numerous collaborations with a diverse range of professionals and projects, initially centred on the creative communications sector and since 2021 increasingly addressing ecological and social issues.
Andrea has also become an advocate of Biomimicry, soil health and post growth living collaborating with the Montepreti Nature Academy on projects, exhibitions and course programmes together with SSES (Stockholm School of Entrepreneurship) and Nordic Biomimicry. Her design and artwork have been exhibited both in Sweden and Denmark, recently at the Superorganism Exhibition
She holds both a BA and MA degree in Fine Arts from the Complutense University of Madrid, ES, and a second MA in Ecological Design from Konstfack University of Arts, Craft, and Design in Stockholm, SE.
Her design work is firmly grounded in sustainability that spans biomimicry, soil care, and ecofeminism. Her journey includes numerous collaborations with a diverse range of professionals and projects, initially centred on the creative communications sector and since 2021 increasingly addressing ecological and social issues.
Andrea has also become an advocate of Biomimicry, soil health and post growth living collaborating with the Montepreti Nature Academy on projects, exhibitions and course programmes together with SSES (Stockholm School of Entrepreneurship) and Nordic Biomimicry. Her design and artwork have been exhibited both in Sweden and Denmark, recently at the Superorganism Exhibition
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