What do fruit skins have to do with art?

Peel Your Peel To Reveal Imagination.

Shirin Kiefer

Student
Shirin Kiefer
Academic staff
Aart van Bezooijen
Course
DIY Material Kits
Program
MA Eco-Social Design
Semester
2024/25 WS

The vibrant colors of fruit skins—like the warm tones of orange peels, the deep reds of apple skins, or the exotic patterns of kiwi and pomegranate —offer endless artistic possibilities. These natural hues and textures can create stunning, eco-friendly mosaics.

Each fruit skin has a unique feel, from the roughness of citrus peels to the smoothness of apples and the fibrousness of coconuts. Their fresh, natural fragrances add another sensory layer to the creative process.

Using fruit skins for art is engaging for all ages. Kids can create playful designs, while adults find it meditative and relaxing.

Transforming fruit peels into art not only nurtures creativity but also promotes sustainability by reducing waste.This simple yet imaginative idea turns everyday organic “trash” into beautiful, sensory-rich art, inspiring resourcefulness and eco-conscious living.

 

A project made in the course

DIY Material Kits

Orange peels, peanut shells, avocado seeds, the daily consumption of our favorite foods often goes together with leftovers. What if we give food waste a second life? Taking scraps as the starting point to create something new? With these Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Material Kits we document and share our hands-on research with recipes to inspire and enable (future) applications.
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