Inspired by the research conducted on the interaction between organic materials and fungi, during the development of ‘Bodies of Change’, this research-project looks at the study and at the application of a different fungus, Phanerochaete chrysosporium, to synthetic, toxic materials, that do not naturally decompose and that are found to provoke unhealthy, risky consequences for the entire ecosystem: Plastics. By having researched and demonstrated the ability that such micro-organism has in decomposing phenolic resins and, more generally in degrading plastics, and by merging this finding with a vision, the project creates a social narrative to help us questioning our »throw away culture«, while addressing the designer’s role and responsibilities. Officina Corpuscoli-The Ephemeral Icon-Graphic outline

Zeit:
Donnerstag, 13. November 2014
19 Uhr

Ort:
Fakultät Gestaltung
Van-de-Velde-Werkstatt, Raum 116
Geschwister-Scholl-Straße 7
99423 Weimar

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