Preservation & Decay
Date: May 2023. Materials: Food waste, silk, Carrageenan Kappa, Potato Starch, Alginate, and Agar. Techniques: Domestic knitting machine, bioplastics
“Nature’s Dialogue: Preservation and Decay” is a textile project that captures the intricate interplay between nature, decomposition, and the passage of time. I delved into bioplastics through sustainable materials and innovative textile techniques in this textile, redefining waste and material utilization.
Biomaterials exploration
Looking for a way to redefine waste and material utilization, I delved into a bioplastic exploration through sustainable materials and food waste. I explored bioplastics using recipes incorporating Carrageenan Kappa, Potato Starch, Alginate, and Agar combined with fruit
waste, such as blueberries, onion skin, avocado seeds, and orange peels. The resulting swatches revealed a variety of textures and colors, each possessing its unique language, echoing the dialogue of textiles and time.
