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Tranceflora

Tranceflora
2015 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Sputniko! (Hiromi Ozaki, b. 1985, Britain/Japan) is one of the most innovative young artists working today. She draws inspiration from science fiction, anime, manga and pop-culture for her playful and narrative-driven interdisciplinary projects.

Made with genetically engineered silk developed by scientists at the National Institute of Agrobiological Sciences, Sputniko!’s 'Tranceflora' combines traditional craftsmanship with advanced technology to mesmerising effect. The luminous silk is created by adding the genes of glowing jellyfish and coral to silkworms, woven by master weavers at HOSOO textiles, Nishijin, Kyoto, and fashioned into an outfit designed by Masaya Kushino.


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Object type
Parts
This object consists of 4 parts.

  • Jacket
  • Pants
  • Boot
  • Boot
TitleTranceflora (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
The genetically engineered silk was developed by scientists at the National Institute of Agrobiological Sciences luminous by adding the genes of glowing jellyfish and coral to silkworms, then woven by master weavers at HOSOO textiles, Nishijin, Kyoto.
Brief description
Ensemble, 'Tranceflora', woven silk, by Sputniko!, Japan, 2015
Physical description
Ensemble made with woven genetically engineered silk, with jacket, pants and boots.
Credit line
Given by Sputniko!
Object history
‘Tranceflora - Amy's Glowing Silk’ was commissioned by luxury fashion house Gucci, and first shown at the Gucci Gallery, Tokyo, in 2015.
Summary
Sputniko! (Hiromi Ozaki, b. 1985, Britain/Japan) is one of the most innovative young artists working today. She draws inspiration from science fiction, anime, manga and pop-culture for her playful and narrative-driven interdisciplinary projects.

Made with genetically engineered silk developed by scientists at the National Institute of Agrobiological Sciences, Sputniko!’s 'Tranceflora' combines traditional craftsmanship with advanced technology to mesmerising effect. The luminous silk is created by adding the genes of glowing jellyfish and coral to silkworms, woven by master weavers at HOSOO textiles, Nishijin, Kyoto, and fashioned into an outfit designed by Masaya Kushino.
Collection
Accession number
FE.92:1 to 4-2017

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Record createdAugust 11, 2017
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