Mycosculpture: An introduction to growing Biomaterials

Join us for an introductory workshop exploring the use of mycelium in bioart & design, facilitated by Amélie Brindamour and Alex Bachmayer.

Mycelium, the fibrous, vegetative part of mushrooms, has been used in recent years to build furniture, art pieces, and even small buildings. Come to the Speculative Life Biolab to learn more about mycelium, how to grow it on burlap in petri dishes, and get to know techniques to use lab tools in order to avoid contamination. Using a blend of organic matter and mycelium, participants are invited to design & grow their own mycosculpture!

This workshop is part of the Milieux Experiential Learning Workshop Series, check out the full schedule here.

ABOUT AMÉLIE BRINDAMOUR:

Amélie Brindamour explores different issues related to the natural environment. Her research includes sculpture, installation, biomaterials and electronic arts, in order to reflect on interspecies relationships, alternative forms of communication and intelligent systems in nature. Her projects blur the boundaries between art and science and is developed mainly by participating in diverse artist residencies, such as Est-Nord-Est (2023), the Cégep de Rivière-du-Loup (Sociochimie program, 2022), the Speculative Life BioLab at Concordia University (residency CQAM/Milieux, 2019) and the Vermont Studio Centre (2018). Her work has been presented in various events and institutions such as Caravansérail (2025), Science Gallery Melbourne (2024), Musée du Bas-Saint-Laurent (2024), Mois Multi (2023), and the McCarthy Art Gallery (Vermont, 2019). Amélie holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Visual Arts and a Master in Art Education from Concordia University. Originally from Quebec City, she lives and works in Tiohtià:ke / Mooniyang / Montréal.

🗓 November  11, 2025
🕒 1-5 PM
📍Milieux BioLab EV 10.835

🎟️ To book your spot, email biolab.milieux@concordia.ca with the subject ‘MYCOART‘ to reserve a spot.

This workshop is open to members of all Milieux research clusters and groups.