he·mo·cy·a·nin
ˌhēməˈsīənən/
noun:
a blue protein, containing copper, responsible for transporting oxygen in the blood plasma of arthropods and mollusks.
Their blue blood is used to detect dangerous bacteria
in injectable drugs, implantable medical devices,
and hospital instruments.
Working directly from a shell collected from a nearby beach, I translated the 2D surface and 3D form to clay.
Then, extracting these textures to apply to a functional water pipe.
Ceramic joint is compatible with a standard taper glass down-stem.
On display at RISD Nature Lab.
Show titled "Flora + Fauna"
Oozing blue blood...
