‘SYTHE’
algae, glycerin, water, vineager onto cotton gauze, dried over 96 hours. 01–24–2025
RESEARCH
Nannochloropsis, Chlorella and Rhodophyta Algae Development
PROCESS
Inoculate 3 500mL Nutrients for
each Algae Culture [More Found Here]
DEVELOPMENT
Unsuccessful as a “Dye”
Successful as a Composite “Glue”
During my time as Genspace’s Artist in Residence, I proposed that the color expression of Nannochloropsis, Rhotophyta and Chlorella algae would shift based on bio-electric communication of light. My intention was to produce this growth onto a mycelium root system as a guide. This would be expressed onto protein fibers where patterns would emerge as a visual map of light tracing. Although my hypothesis was unsuccessful in relation to its findings, I was able to generate a makeshift bio-reactor and create yellow and green colors from ethanol extractions. Through this process, I was able to develop a ‘non-sew’ technique to attach my infamous gauze onto ribbed cotton.