Food & Beverages.
Food and beverages are complex chemical systems. From caffeine extracted from coffee to potassium bitartrate naturally crystallizing in wine, Helnium explores the molecules and structures hidden within familiar products. Through extraction, crystallization and microscopy, these compounds reveal their own geometries, growth patterns and optical properties, transforming the chemistry of what we consume into a new visual language.
Potassium bitartrate (C₄H₆O₆) White Wine
Potassium bitartrate (C₄H₆O₆) Red Wine
Potassium bitartrate (C₄H₆O₆) White Wine
Potassium bitartrate (C₄H₆O₆) Red Wine
Potassium bitartrate (C₄H₆O₆) White Wine
Potassium bitartrate (C₄H₆O₆) Red Wine
Potassium bitartrate (C₄H₆O₆) Red Wine
Potassium bitartrate (C₄H₆O₆) White Wine
Caffeine (C₈H₁₀N₄O₂)
Caffeine (C₈H₁₀N₄O₂)