Les Nymphéas, Lab Grown, (Marine Bacteria) 2025.
2m x 20cm
Artwork made from marine litter found in Nouvelle Aquitaine
(Seafood Waste, Invasive Algae, Ghosts Fishnets)
Petri Dishes, 2019-24 Artwork Grown in Lab
Experiments from Marine Biomass
(Seafood Waste, Macro Algae, Micro Algae, Invasive Algae)
In his studio, Eugène Riconneaus began exploring bio-inspired materials, crafting his own pigments and polymers by experimenting with marine biomass, such as algae, cyanobacteria and seafood shells. His foray into biomimicry and material science has transformed his art and design practice into a platform for environmental activism.
This artwork was grown — not built. Every part of it comes from the ocean: the polymer, the pigment, even the salt. Algae gave its structure. Bacteria gifted its color. Evaporation shaped its final form.
Research: Chromatic Study (Blue, Black) – Transition from Petrochemistry to a New Marine Polymer.
ATLANTIC LANDSCAPE, 2021
Artwork grown in lab – from marine biomass
(seafood waste, cyanobacteria, algae polymer & fiber)© Eugène Riconneaus / ADAGP, Paris 2025
ATLANTIC LANDSCAPE, 2021
Artwork grown in lab – from marine biomass
(seafood waste, cyanobacteria, algae polymer & fiber)© Eugène Riconneaus / ADAGP, Paris 2025
ATLANTIC LANDSCAPE, 2021
Artwork grown in lab – from marine biomass
(seafood waste, cyanobacteria, algae polymer & fiber)© Eugène Riconneaus / ADAGP, Paris 2025ER Ocean Recherche
Seiyarn Fiber
This artwork was grown — not built. Every part of it comes from the ocean: the polymer, the pigment, even the salt. Algae gave its structure. Bacteria gifted its color. Evaporation shaped its final form.
Research: Chromatic Study (Blue, Black) – Transition from Petrochemistry to a New Marine Polymer.
ER Ocean Recherche
Seiyarn Fiber
Mask grown in lab from marine bacteria
Mask grown in lab from marine bacteria