Crystal Han

Artist at Rhode Island School of Design

Conservation

back strap loom weaving in South Africa.
Scales
flaky reptile skin. naturally dyed with lac and pomegranate, woven with plastic.

woven on a back strap loom, sticks, grasses, dried flowers, waste yarns.
Skin & Scales illustration.
Chameleon Skin
A three layer interlocking structure, visually and texturally depicting how chameleons change their color.
Skin
ridges of elephant skin and earth. naturally dyed with lac and pomegranate, waste yarns.

Bioplastics

Bio-concrete fish sculpture.
Carrageenan-based bioplastic dress. hand-cut bioplastic sequins, 100% wool knit, Silver Reed SK280 knitting machine.
Gelatin-based, eggshell bioplastic fish sculpture.
Plaster fish molds.