Pigment Biosynthesis
Orchestrating Breathing Pigments
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Exuberant Contours
Orchestrating Breathing Pigments
Pigment Biosynthesis
Nature generates such brilliant colours without polluting the water or causing any ecological damage. In the absence of hazardous solvents, the microorganisms produce compounds that are synthesized in industrial settings today. Rather than exploiting resources, the goal is to integrate the production of Bio- dyes into a circular system that works in harmony with the natural ecology.
We humans frequently fail to see that nature is a system in and of itself and that we take inspiration for nearly all of our inventions from her; At times of crisis, we turn to her for answers. Microbes are now the solution to natural coloration. This universe of microorganisms contains an infinite number of colours and possibilities. which we have only recently begun to comprehend; nevertheless, if we want to solve our issues and clean up the mess that has been created on our planet, we must partner with nature. Collaboration with microorganisms will allow us to create natural colours that are both bright and environmentally benign. These partners have lived for 1000 years and know exactly how to survive & adapt even today; for example, they can colour synthetic materials as well as natural textiles.
This project is based on designing and dyeing utilizing microorganisms. The bacteria as a living color system; takes its course of action to create patterns and shades on different types of fabric swatches. The bacteria utilized here is Janthinobacterium lividum, which yields conceals between purple to blue-ish purple. Janthinobacterium lividum is an aerobic, Gram-negative, soil-dwelling bacterium that has a distinctive dark-violet tone, due to a compound called violacein.Violacein has antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties. Its antifungal properties.The genus name, Janthinobacterium, comes from Latin janthinus, which means "violet" or "violet-blue" + bacterium, which means rod or staff. The species name is also from Latin, lividum, which means "of a blue or leaden color"
