BIOVERSE HAT — Symbiosis
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Lichens are extraordinary examples of symbiosis. They are not single organisms but rather partnerships between fungi (the mycobiont) and photosynthetic partners, such as algae or cyanobacteria (the photobiont).
This collaboration allows lichens to thrive in some of the planet’s harshest environments—barren rocks, deserts, and Arctic tundras. Often the first colonizers of bare landscapes, they play a vital role in breaking down rock into soil, paving the way for other life forms.
The term "symbiosis" was coined in 1869 by German botanist Heinrich Anton de Bary while studying lichens, revolutionizing our understanding of cooperative relationships in nature.
This collaboration allows lichens to thrive in some of the planet’s harshest environments—barren rocks, deserts, and Arctic tundras. Often the first colonizers of bare landscapes, they play a vital role in breaking down rock into soil, paving the way for other life forms.
The term "symbiosis" was coined in 1869 by German botanist Heinrich Anton de Bary while studying lichens, revolutionizing our understanding of cooperative relationships in nature.
Glow in Dark Thread
The pale green thread, featured on these hats, is the glow in the dark. To see it, charge the hat in the sun (or with the iPhone torch for 30 seconds) and then view in the dark.
About Bioverse Hats
Each hat is a unique, wearable artwork, crafted individually on a home embroidery machine in NYC by Tin Nguyen. The process allows for the use of many colors, making every hat unique.
The embroidery explores the complex lives of plants and other life forms, drawing inspiration from themes of plant intelligence, symbiosis, hybridity, and evolution.