This thesis explores the relationship between humans and nature through the problem of alienation characteristic of modern society, in which technological development, urbanization and consumer lifestyles increasingly distance people from direct contact with the natural environment. The theoretical part examines the historical development of this relationship, the significance of natural materials, and the role of nature as a source of inspiration in design, primarily through the concepts of biophilia and biomimicry. The practical part explores ceramics as a medium for re-establishing connection between humans and natural processes. It focuses on the properties of wild clay, its porosity, and the possibilities of incorporating living natural elements (moss, seeds and lichen) into the design process. The work builds on the idea that the relationship between humans and nature is two-sided: humans change natural materials through design while at the same time the materials with their properties and unpredictable growth processes in turn shape the final appearance and meaning of the work. The sculptures are therefore not finished objects but systems in constant transition between growth, dormancy and decay, raising questions about responsibility, sustainability and the possibility of a more conscious relationship with the world we inhabit.
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