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Hyphae Hues
Pigment grown by Fungi
By now, it is a well known fact that the fashion industry is one of the biggest environmental polluters of our time. This projects aims to keep thousands of chemicals from the dye industry out of rivers, lakes and oceans by growing non-toxic dye (from fungi!) directly onto textiles. Colors and patterns can be naturally controlled by adjust the environment in which the fungi is growing.
Responsibilities: Scientific Research, Fungi Isolation & Growth, Growth Experimentation and Documentation, Textile Selection and Preparation, Presentation, Video Editing

The Fungi

Pigment Growth Conditions

Fungi Growth on Textile

Pigment Expression on Textile

Fiber Absorption of Pigment

pH Experimentation

Silk Screen Print

Design Prints




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