Organicum
Nature has always inspired humans; we observe and analyze it and are accustomed to its constant presence. Within this context, fungi have been under research for quite some time. However, this resource’s artistic and creative value still needs to be discovered.
Organicum is a project that investigates the potential of microscopic fungi in a creative context in search of creating environmentally responsible textiles. In this way, it reveals the aesthetic potential of a resource of which we are prejudiced and consider foreign.
This project allows the creation of unique patterns free from polluting elements. It is a new way to design and create without harming our ecosystem, and the results are pieces of art that reflect the delicacy, sensitivity, and transitory beauty of the fungi.
Organicum was born from a long process of experimentation with different types of fungi, nutrient mediums, and fibers (silk, cotton, linen, among others).
After experimentation, I created a design laboratory comprising two acrylic boxes containing nutrient medium, fabric, and Penicillium. Inside these boxes, the fungi gradually carried out the whole coloring process. After a month, the desired results were obtained: fabrics with unexpected and unique designs suitable for everyday use since their pigment does not represent any harm to our skin or our ecosystem.
