MATERIALS RESEARCH
ROOT-BASED MATERIALS
FarmLab RESIDENCY | Site-specific materials
MYCELIUM MATERIALS
BIOFABRICATED MATERIALS
ROOT-BASED MATERIALS
The biodesign approach for fabricating textiles using root-based materials is explored in my final project for my Postgraduate in Fabricademy. I experimented with different types of grain seeds, growing media, patterns, and environments. Additionally, I discovered various post-processing techniques, such as colouring, changing flexibility, and applying biodegradable coatings.
BIOFABRICATED MATERIALS
Exploration of material alternatives to the current ones. DIY bioplastics and other materials made from natural ingredients like starch, gelatin, agar, or casein.
MYCELIUM MATERIALS
Through experimental making, Barbara Rakovská envisions mycelium not only as a material but as a collaborator—shaping new narratives around growth, decay, and regeneration. She explores its potential in interior design, where mycelium forms symbiotic relationships with other natural materials.
FarmLab RESIDENCY | Site-specific materials
During the FarmLab residency, Barbara Rakovská engaged in site-specific material explorations rooted in the local environment and agricultural context. She worked with natural resources found on-site—such as grains, plants, wool — to develop biomaterials and dyes that reflect the rhythms and cycles of the Kapfenstein area.
