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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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