To make this powerful project accessible for a broader public, we searched for ways to document it. After an elaborate research phase, we decided to create a format where the portrayed flowers are literally given their own voice. The concept of an online storytelling platform was born. The eight flowers tell surprising stories about their medical qualities and other uses. Within tailormade ‘animated podcasts’, the narrative comes to life through text, audio and images – adding an extra layer to the photography. This highly engaging format creates special connections between art, literature, history, science and healthcare.

The result is a bilingual platform, which is accessible to everyone – both inside and outside the Amsterdam UMC. The project was shaped in such a way that the framework can also be used for future art projects.