• Aradhita Parasrampuria

  • Bio Embellishment

    Bio Embellishment
    The manufacture of plastic from petroleum and of synthetic resins used in the production of sequins and beads has worsened the microplastic crisis and generated extensive waste. I create sequins and beads by using kelp, a large brown alga that helps restore coastal environments by absorbing nutrients from agricultural waste. I dye my beads using probiotic bacteria, cellulose, and jellyfish protein (which causes the beads to change color in the sunlight and glow in the dark) to create a circular material system.

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