Fra Jord til Jord

This exhibition presents the results of five months of research into the use of natural ochre pigment in the production of fiber cardboard and paper at Bruunshaab Papfabrik, Denmark. Bruunshaab is a century-old factory that still operates with the same machinery as it did 100 years ago. Until now, the colors in their production have always been synthetic. ​Over the months, Thomas Woltmann explored the potential of using locally sourced ochre from Løvskal—both in its raw and burned forms—as a natural alternative. The exhibition, opening in June 2025, invites visitors to discover these possibilities while also reflecting on the intertwined histories and materiality of ochre and cardboard. ​The exhibition took place at Driftskontoret an exhibtion platform situated at Bruunshaab. Divided into 3 parts it takes the spectator through an exstensiel journey of materials, crafts, industry, life and death.