biomaterials, bioprinting | 2015
Metabiosis delves into the experimental exploration of the aesthetics inherent in living matter, specifically a biofilm cultivated from Kombucha symbiotic cultures. Extracted from its natural habitat, the bacteria undergoes a desiccation process, giving rise to a skin-like membrane. This film undergoes an aging and oxidization process, progressively transforming its color into a richer, deeper spectrum of black-brown.
In a unique twist, modified images are printed onto sugar paper and introduced to the Kombucha biofilm. As these images imprint onto the biofilm, their visibility gradually diminishes over time, mirroring the ongoing alterations within the biological material. This process unfolds continuously, resulting in a dynamic interplay between the printed images and the evolving nature of the living biofilm
