About Us

The Biomaterials Working Group (BWG), is an art and research collective based in Lenapehoking / Philadelphia. We share an interest in exploring sustainable alternatives to plastics and toxic materials conventionally used in studio art practices, as well as a broad curiosity about the transformative potential of everyday materials used in unconventional ways.

Our various previous avenues of exploration include: algae-based bioplastics, bioconcrete, fermentation, natural pigments, kombucha leather, saltwater radio antennae, and more.

We are (left to right) Marcellus Armstrong, Elizabeth A. Shores, Cecilia McKinnon, Theo Loftis, and Jazmyn Crosby