DECIPHERING THE COLORS OF CORROSION

The project Decoding the Colors of Corrosion is an experimental research focused on how chemical and electrochemical reactions affect metals, particularly copper. Through 10 copper patinas, it explores the various colors and states this metal acquires when exposed to different reactive materials. Each patina demonstrates a direct connection between the material, the corrosion processes, and the colors formed by the oxides on the surface. This process is visible in copper used in modern architecture and furniture, which, due to its unique color range, offers an aesthetic distinct from that of common metals.

Copper, a metal used since ancient times, is the main focus of this project due to its ability to react with various acids and compounds, creating unpredictable patterns and colors. The project provides both an artistic and technical view of how corrosion not only degrades the metal but also generates a rich and abstract color palette.