Project Title: Decay
Materials: tea, starch, glycerin, vinegar, iron wires, fabric, leaves, tree barks, rocks
Size: width 260 cm, depth 130cm, height 100cm
Description: The chair, typically a still and stable human-made object, becomes wobbly and unstable in the context of the Post-Anthropocene. As it gradually returns to the earth, it symbolizes the erosion of human dominance and the reclamation of the world by nature. This transformation reflects not only the chair’s decay but also the cyclical return of generations of its owners to the earth, illustrating a profound shift in our relationship with the environment.
Members: Jacenia and Ran
installation sketch
installation size
material tests (with black tea and oolong tea)
chair structure reference
chair structure reference
inspiration from laura soto
We tried a few different methods and decided that using cooked tea and adding large amount of tea leaves makes the best color and texture for our installation
Biomaterial Recipe:
180g tea
36g starch