about team florestania
Mary Maggic - Artist & Project Leader
Mary Maggic is an artist using “workshopology” and collectivity as practices of care and knowledge production that can help us address today’s ecological crises. They are a member of the Asian feminist collective Mai Ling (Vienna) and the global network Hackteria: Open Source Biological Art.
Max Scheidl - Workshop Facilitation & Conceptional Consultation
As a cofounder of Fantoplast and his background in Speculative Design Max brings an experimental yet critical mind to Florestania. Aiming to provide a profound way to make the wicked problems of our time tangible. And yes sometimes that means melting plastic in a pizza oven to build a tree.
Leon Thomas - Head of Logistics & Material Sourcing
Leon Thomas studied Industrial Design Engineering in the Netherlands and has worked as a Circular Designer with refunc (NL/GER) and materialnomaden (AT). Since 2024, he is certified as a Manager for Sustainability and Circular Economy.
Sofia Zorzi - Head of Communication & Graphic Design
Sofia Zorzi is a social and graphic designer who is interested in participatory and collaborative design practices. She loves uncovering the hidden narratives behind the processes that shape our everyday lives. Prior to landing in Vienna, she worked in Milan and Bolzano, creating communication campaigns for museums.
Head of Event Logistics
Oi Pui, trained in molecular biology and studying Chinese medicine, is passionate about connecting body, mind and nature, and integrating scientific and holistic knowledge systems.
workshop facilitation by fantoplast
Julian Jankovic
As cofounder of Fantoplast and member of Precious Plastic Vienna Julian brings all the hands-on skills for creating astonishing sculptures. Literally turning, twisting and melting trash to treasure. All backed by his background as a plastic engineer and years of artistic practice.
Raphael Volkmer
As cofounder of Fantoplast and Precious Plastic Vienna and Raphael held a multitude of workshops when it comes to plastic recycling. Through his background in Industrial and Social design he loves to create a caring environment where valuable knowledge is shared with laughter.
Florian Schäfer
As a cofounder of Fantoplast and member of Precious Plastic Vienna Flo brings a broad perspective on strategy and business development. Through his background in economical studies he precisely dissects the bigger picture - yet holds no fear to get his own hands dirty to create beautiful recycled objects.
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You can reach us at transformplastic@florestania.at
