Stillness in Motion
Artist: Paola Di Legge
Size: 72x72 cm
Year: 2026
Material: Preserved Amaranth
Status: Available, Framed and Ready to hang
Exhibited at Collect 2026, Somerset House, London
DCCI gallery, East Wing, E28
Feb 27th-March1st 2026
Stillness in Motion interprets the landscape as an evolving system shaped by time, erosion and movement rather than a fixed geography.
Crafted with preserved amaranth filaments, the work holds organic material in a state of suspension, reflecting a natural world that is constantly changing, yet momentarily fixed in our perception.
This exploration of fragility and permanence offers an intimate encounter with materiality and rhythm. It invites reflection on our desire to define and control the natural world, even as it remains beautifully unpredictable.
Care & Longevity
Crafted from preserved amaranth, this work is designed to endure with minimal intervention. It should be displayed indoors, away from direct sunlight and heat or air vents, to maintain its vibrancy and structure. No routine maintenance is required; if needed, a gentle pass of cool air from a hairdryer will remove dust.
Artist Statement
My practice explores the relationship between nature, material and perception. I am interested in how we experience natural environments rather than describe them.
I draw inspiration from landscapes and natural phenomena. These references guide the structure of my work yet I deliberately resist rigid systems or precise definitions. Instead, the work remains fluid, mirroring the complexity and variability of the organic forms that inspire it.
Working primarily with preserved plant materials, I am drawn to their capacity to hold both fragility and endurance. Texture, depth and colors are central to my process, encouraging a slow and attentive way of looking.
Through these sculptural wall-based works, I seek to create contemplative spaces that allow for an intuitive connection with the natural world — shaped by sensation and presence rather than definition or control.
Artist Bio
Paola Di Legge is an Italian artist and maker based in Dublin, Ireland. Her practice explores materiality, depth and rhythm, working with preserved plant materials to create sculptural wall-based works.
Inspired by landscape, topography and natural phenomena, her work approaches nature as an everyday contemplative presence, inviting reflection on our relationship with the natural world.
A recipient of the 2024 Future Makers Award from the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland, Paola has showcased her work at Collect 2025 and Collect 2026.
Collect 2026 | Special Events
Breakfast with Paola Di Legge: A Collect 2026 Event
Location: Spring Restaurant, Somerset House
Date: Friday, February 27th, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
To mark the debut of "Stillness in Motion," I invite you to a morning dedicated to the intersection of contemporary craft and nature-led practices. In this special event, I will be joined by TF Chan (Director of Collect) and Giovanni Segantini (Culinary Director of Pastry at Spring). Together, we will reflect on the shared rhythms, patterns and restorative qualities that connect my botanical works with the way food is made and presented at Spring.
Tickets include breakfast at Spring and entry to Collect, allowing you to continue your day immersed in the world of contemporary craft and design.