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This article explores the research of Andrea Ling, who focuses on the intersection of design, fabrication, and biology. Ling's work involves using biological and computational processes to create regenerative systems of production. The article highlights three specific projects that involve the intentional decay of biologically derived materials, such as plant-based paints, enzymes, bacteria, and fungi, to create new objects. Ling's goal is to explore the potential of decay as a fabrication process and to incorporate mechanisms of constructive renewal into the objects we create. The article discusses the challenges and benefits of working with biological matter in artistic and design projects, emphasizing the need to consider the aesthetic, sensorial, and programmatic aspects of decay. It also explores the concept of decay as a natural and necessary process and the potential for incorporating decay into human-made projects to promote resilience and renewal. The article references specific projects, including one that used rotting tree stumps as a stage set for performance art. Overall, the article encourages a reevaluation of our relationship with decay and the integration of decay into design processes. [Extracted from the article] |
