Najla El Zein chose a varied selection of materials for her five Sensorial Brushes, of which Hay is one. Described as “marble-sculpted pleasure tools”, these multi-textured brushes juxtapose materials to subvert the traditional format of these tools. Hay combines a marble handle with painstakingly attached hay stems to form a tool intended for delight, not simple utility. Function is rarely a consideration in El Zein’s practice, but interaction is at the heart of her designs.
