Slow Hand
. Heritage Reimagined The Futuristic Thai Craft Evolution

Artist list

Khajornsak Nakpan, Supavee Sirinkraporn

Through a patented bio-organic process, this soil is activated with sugar, yeast, citric acid, and heat, allowing oxygen to trigger the growth of melanin-rich fibres across the surface over time. The longer the cultivation, the richer the fibre becomes. Neither extracted nor industrially produced, the material is grown, awakening new possibilities that have already been realised in fashion jewellery, garments, and now extending into interior and home accessory design.

Drawing poetic reference from Michelangelo’s The Creation of Adam, the project reimagines the iconic near-touch between God and humanity as a contemporary act of creation through biotechnology. Synthesised by soil-dwelling microorganisms, Bio-Melanin Fibre embodies protection, memory, and responsiveness, mirroring the role of melanin in human skin. Sensitive to light, heat, and environmental conditions, the fibre blurs boundaries between science and symbolism, nature and design, suggesting a future where materials are not merely fabricated, but alive, reactive, and deeply connected to human identity.

Growing innovation, not just creating. Indin's Bio-Melanin Fibre is cultivated from acidic sulphate soil. transforming unusable earth into a living, breathing material. Through a patented bio-organic process. Microorganisms synthesise fibres rich in melanin, mirroring human skin's protective properties. This sustainable, grown material is already revolutionising fashion, jewellery, and now, home design.

The exhibition will be on view from April 19–26, 2026. Closed on Sundays and public holidays.