{"title":"Weixi Kuang","description":"\u003cp\u003eWeixi Kuang (b. 2001) is a Chinese artist and material designer. He holds a BA in Art and Technology from the China Academy of Art and an MA in Material Futures from Central Saint Martins, London. His work has been nominated for the Maison\/0 Green Trail 2026 and longlisted for the Aesthetica Art Prize 2026. Selected exhibitions include Alcova during Milan Design Week 2026; Blueprint at Mint Gallery during London Design Festival 2026; TALENTE München – Meister der Zukunft 2026; Future Folklore: The Art and Craft of Storytelling with Visual Arts Scotland; the CHINA:HANGZHOU Art and Technology Biennale 2025; Text \u0026amp; Image: At the Edge of Language and Vision at Space776, New York; and New Century: Holistic Theories at Hanart TZ Gallery, Hong Kong. His material research has also been featured by Plural Magazine in Amsterdam.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bactereature","title":"Bactereature","description":"\u003cp\u003eAgainst the backdrop of expanding applications in bio-dyeing technologies and the untapped potential of human biological imprints, this project employs microbial pigmentation and digital biomaterial simulation to generate a series of biopolymers. It explores the central question: What forms of life can be defined by microbial communities?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough algorithmic modeling, the project visualizes how human-associated microbiota can shape non-human entities—infusing inorganic matter with organic vitality—and situates this capacity within a broader natural context. A custom-built 3D printer capable of printing with biological materials was developed to realize these concepts physically, resulting in a collection of objects defined by microbiome-derived colors and forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work reveals the inherent generative potential of the human microbiome while critically examining the ethical boundaries of human–microbe relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Please note that the two pieces are sold separately. When purchasing, please indicate which sculpture you would like to acquire.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weixi Kuang","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58159385182590,"sku":null,"price":950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/6545\/8814\/files\/01031.jpg?v=1791277731"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/6545\/8814\/collections\/IMG_9407_2.jpg?v=1791277530","url":"https:\/\/hyphacurates.com\/collections\/weixi-kuang.oembed","provider":"Hypha Curates","version":"1.0","type":"link"}