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Designer Marcin Rusak has transformed the ultrasonic signals emitted by plants into a sculptural and sonic installation for champagne house Perrier-Jouët at Design Miami, captured in this video produced by Dezeen.
Titled Plant Pulses, the installation visualised the normally inaudible activity of plants as they undergo stress and recovery, converting the recordings into a sculptural display of resin, light and sound.
Plant Pulses by Marcin Rusak was unveiled at Miami art week
The installation was anchored by a resin-encased botanical sculpture resembling a contemporary herbarium. Rusak developed the piece using a casting technique from his Warsaw studio, embedding vine cuttings, European birthwort and white clover inside a clear botanical cross-section.
These species were chosen in collaboration with Perrier-Jouët’s biodiversity advisors, who identified the plants as key indicators of ecological health within the Champagne region’s landscape.
A resin-encased botanical sculpture anchored the installation
The plants appeared suspended within the case, preserved within layers of chalk soil and resin, forming a microenvironment that echoes the champagne house’s terroir.
A circular ring of screens surrounded the sculpture, displaying animated graphics derived from research conducted at AGH University of Kraków, where scientists studied the ultrasonic emissions released by plants during dehydration and subsequent recovery.
Rusak transformed botanical activity into a sculptural soundscape
These signals, normally imperceptible to human hearing, underpinned a three-part soundscape that shifted from sharp pulses to softer, rhythmic tones.
Multidirectional speakers guided visitors through the space in a slow spiral, mirroring the cyclical processes of the plants themselves.
The installation featured vines and wild species from the Champagne region
The installation also featured 3D-printed seating coated with dried plant matter collected in Epernay, France, the historic home of Perrier-Jouët’s vineyards and the centre of its Champagne terroir.
This encouraged visitors to pause within the installation to observe the gradual transitions of light, movement and sound.
According to Rusak, the project continues his ongoing exploration of botanical matter, reflecting his broader interest in how natural cycles can inform contemporary design practices.
3D-printed seating incorporated dried plant material from Epernay
Perrier-Jouët positioned Plant Pulses as part of its wider cultural programme, connecting its art nouveau heritage with design research into biodiversity and regenerative viticulture.
The brand says that the ultrasonic studies incorporated into the installation may eventually support new approaches to vineyard monitoring.
The installation aligned with Perrier-Jouët’s long-term environmental research
The installation also aligned with Perrier-Jouët’s introduction of the Design for Nature Award, a new annual initiative that recognises designers whose work addresses sustainability through an art nouveau lens.
The inaugural prize, announced during Design Miami 2025, was awarded to Dutch fashion designer Iris van Herpen, who will develop a commission to debut at the 2026 edition of the fair.
The Banquet of Nature extended the installation’s themes into a culinary experience
A companion experience by Rusak, The Banquet of Nature, extended the installation’s themes into a dining event during Design Miami, featuring a menu by chef Pierre Gagnaire and experimental tableware by Steinbeisser.
The Plant Pulses installation was unveiled on Faena Beach during Miami art week, where it formed part of the area’s wider programme of art and design activations.
Design Miami took place from 2 to 7 December in Miami Beach. For more global exhibitions, talks and openings in architecture and design, visit Dezeen Events Guide.
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This video was produced by Dezeen in partnership with Perrier-Jouët. Find out more about Dezeen partnership content here.
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