As the wind blew through the Hambach Forest, the tree "steered" the pen. The resulting lines weren't just random scribbles; they were the physical manifestation of the tree’s interaction with its environment. Lemercier then curated these strokes into a . Why It Matters
The process was a duet between a living organism and a machine: 2022---This-font-was-drawn-by-a-tree
This data was sent to a mechanical plotter (a robotic drawing arm) holding a pen. As the wind blew through the Hambach Forest,
Beyond the technical "cool factor," the project carries a heavy message. By giving the tree a "voice" (or at least a handwriting), Lemercier aimed to: Why It Matters The process was a duet
Lemercier attached sensors to the tree’s branches to track their movement in the wind.
In a world where forests are often treated as mere "resources," this project portrays the tree as a creator and an individual.
The "2022 Tree Font" is predictably erratic. It’s shaky, ethereal, and impossible to replicate by hand. It captures the and the structural resistance of the wood . When you type with it, you aren't just using a design tool; you are displaying the heartbeat of an ancient oak.
