Mummia. Beelden uit het veen van turf

Dioni ten Busschen has been experimenting for years with the design, color, and functionality of peat and peat moss, pushing boundaries in the process.
Her work has resulted in a range of original art and design objects crafted from peat. It’s truly unique how she brings her sculptures to life using this material, giving them a contemporary aesthetic.

Her peat capercaillies are particularly striking. The call of the capercaillie—a nearly extinct bird species—once echoed across the vast Bourtanger Moor. With their magnificent plumage, they left a lasting impression.

Thanks to the experimental artist grant from the Mondriaan Fund, Dioni was commissioned for a new project. The guiding theme: be inspired by faith and superstition.
Working and sculpting peat into stunning images, paintings, and sculptures is a true labor of love—almost monastic in its dedication.