Photo by: 1hotel.melbourne, Captions reads: “Salted Souls” by @vanessabarragao_ is inspired by the textures and colours of Victoria’s coastal landscapes — its seaweed formations, rockpool ecosystems, and the interplay between land and sea.
Handcrafted using approximately 60 kilograms of upcycled textile industry waste, the piece transforms discarded fibers into a vibrant, three-dimensional work that celebrates connection to place. Its name speaks to the lingering impressions left by nature and experience, like salt crystallizing over time.
Both materially and conceptually, Salted Souls embodies the values of renewal, reuse, and reverence for Australia’s natural beauty. 1hotel.melbourne