Echinodermata

2010
Series of behavior-based organic sculptures
Latex-emulsion, cable clips, wool, inflatable structures, compressors, solenoid valves, Arduino, relays, other electronics
~50cm x 50cm x 40cm



Echinodermata is a series of behavior-based organic sculptures that are able to breathe. Through breathing, which is one of the main signs of live, we are relating Echinodermata to nature. However, we are not trying to hide the technology nor we are aiming to copy existing life. On the contrary, we are amplifying the characteristics of technology and translating into a peculiar behavior of Echnidermata. In short, we are relating to biological form and systems in an original way, and thus, creating a new system of life. We call this form of life hyper-artificial life!
Moreover, Echinodermata are audience sensitive: the breathing of sculptures is more irregular when lots of movement is around.

Exhibited:
Group show Natures. Hyper-life and Micro-relations, MOB, Barcelona, Spain (13th Mar – 13th Apr’12)
JUSTMAD3 Art Fair, Madrid, Spain (16th-19th Feb’12)
LiveHerring11 biennial, Saarijärvi, Finland (8th Apr-8th Jun’11)