Memories in Cellulose invites the visitor to step into a workspace of connection and transformation, where microorganisms and humans work together. It is a space to reflect on how we, as individuals, position ourselves within local ecosystems.

In Memories in Cellulose, a relationship between humans and the environment is depicted that is reciprocal rather than exploitative. Combined microbial cultures of plants and humans form cellulose cloths through fermentation. This cellulose is a sustainable alternative to plastic, leather, and textiles. At the same time, the fermentation breaks down plant material, which can be returned to the earth.

In this installation, I have entered into a collaboration with my ecosystem by having analog film processed by my microorganisms and local plants. The seemingly magical images are projected onto screens of bacterial cellulose in a three-dimensional space. The creative process is also showcased through projections, live fermentation, and material research.

Memories in Cellulose prioritizes co-creation over exploitation, in both the creative process and the use of materials, and thereby envisions a world in which we are more connected to, and on equal footing with, our living environment.