Can food waste further the use of bio based colour?
New Natural /02
We explored the potential of colour created from food waste. The project builds on processes developed in New Natural /01 but with a focus on the undervalued and overlooked resource of food waste.
For this project ColourMatter have created a custom-made food waste colour, unique in its identity. Creating a gradient of shade from a single dye bath, both the use of waste and the application of the exhaust dye technique utilize the full potential of both matter and pigment. The emphasis of locally sourced colour from food waste, promotes inquiry into seasonality and the proliferation of food trends.
Through a series of material prototypes and layered print process ColourMatter explore colour on a range of surfaces using natural print pastes.
Ongoing research involves building a palette of colour from sustainable sources and through collaboration with producers, manufacturers and industry partners the open-ended project seeks to creating an archive of low impact colour and print.
Further project information
Exhibition during London Design Festival Makers House