“Growing up on a farm in South Africa, I spent a lot of time outdoors in nature. Trees have always held multiple meanings for me: they are a sanctuary and a safe space. There is something inherently architectural about trees which encourages a sense of place in a way that is very comforting – after all we build house with and in trees! Yet woods and forests are also places of wonder and whimsy where I escape to when I want to dream of different ideas and even create make-believe worlds. You can consider this new collection an ode to the tree!” ~ Jan Ernst