MYCHROME

Naturali
Processi

General

Heavy
  
Stiff
  
Hard
  
Light
  
Flexible
  
Soft
  

Structure

Solid
  
Homogeneous
  
Geometric
  
Porous
  
Heterogeneous
  
Organic
  

Texture

Smooth
  
Uniform
  
Dense
  
Coarse
  
Variable
  
Sparse
  

Mechanics

High Resistance
  
Fragile
  
High Scratch R
  
Low Resistance
  
Ductile
  
Low Scratch R
  

Physical

High Fire R
  
High UV R
  
High Wather R
  
Low Fire R
  
Low UV R
  
Low Wather R
  

Conductive

Thermal conduction
  
Electrical conduction
  
Chemical conduction
  
Thermal insulation
  
Electrical insulation
  
Chemical insulation
  

Sight

Glossy
  
Opaque
  
Reflective
  
Matte
  
Translucent
  
Non-reflective
  

Touch

Waxy
  
Cold
  
Hard
  
Rough
  
Warm
  
Soft
  

Smell

Slight
  
Sweet
  
Pleasant
  
Intense
  
Acid
  
Unpleasant
  

Hear

Bright
  
Silent
  
Sound-absorbent
  
Dull
  
Noisy
  
Sound-reflective
  

Taste

Inedible
  
Slight
  
Sweet
  
Edible
  
Intense
  
Salty
  

Origin

Recycled
Renewable
Renewable
Bioplastic

End-of-life

Recyclable
Biodegradable
Compostable
Compostable

Tag
Bio-synergies
Biocycle
Eloquence

Mychrome, from mycelium and khroma (from the Greek "color"), is a project that includes various experiments on mycelium, the vegetative part of mushrooms, used as a binder for the creation of new materials from agricultural waste. In particular, experimenting with different substrates and species of fungi, the author focuses on the color and textures that can come out of them, using the same waste as pigments. The result is a sustainable, circular and compostable material, naturally fireproof, insulating and sound-absorbing for various applications from design, to interiors, to architecture, whose aesthetic value is placed in the foreground.

  
Azienda
VALENTINA DI PIETRO
  
Contatti

Nucleus Arts, 272 High Street - ME44BP Chatham (Kent) UK

tel. 0044 7521 773615

mail. valentina.dipietro@network.rca.ac.uk

Gallery

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Credits: Valentina di Pietro
Credits: Valentina di Pietro
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