Madi Diaz – Senior Fiber Major
Knit a Sweater
Process:
First draft of e-coli drawing, and sketch of proposed laser cut kapton stencil
Laser cut form (in total 1 paper, 3 kapton). I decided
to generalize an intertwined structure to emphasize interconnectivity
and partnership of fiber rather than focus on a specific
structure.
Drawing and fogging with e-coli
-Bacteria on plates 1 & 2 were applied by flicking the bacteria onto the plate and stencil using a brush and small metal stick.
Plate 3 was applied with a fogger machine, fogged for 2 minutes and 16 seconds, though it could have used more time.
I decided not to use the additional antibiotics to enhance the blue color of the e.coli, opting for more of a halo blue effect.
Petri Dish Holder (aka the sweater)
Crocheted with 3/2 wool yarn into 3 panels (18 stitches 17 rows) then washed and agitated to shrink and felt top layer.
Petri dish fits snug inside.
Final Piece:
