Form&Seek : Poetic Exhibition Opening Reception

Matéria is pleased to present Form&Seek: Poetic, a solo exhibition of all new works by Detroit-based designer Bilge Nur Saltik.

Form&Seek design studio, led by Bilge Nur Saltik, focuses on the exploration of novel processes and the integration of contemporary craft techniques with local influences from around the world. Placing a strong emphasis on craftsmanship, materials, and the creative journey, Form&Seek studio is dedicated to crafting one-of-a-kind, functional, and whimsical objects.

The exhibition, in conjunction with the 10th anniversary of the design studio and the 2023 Detroit Month of Design, presents Form&Seek’s latest collection of objects that blur the lines between craft and technology. As part of long-time research and experimentation, the design studio explores the meaning of contemporary craft.

The new collection expands on a wide range of crafted products, from conventional products prototyped with new technologies to products that play with natural formations and uses of the material. Each…