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EXHIBITING BIOPHONY AT ARS ELECTRONICA FESTIVAL 2024


The exhibition of BIOPHONY: DANCING NATURE at the ARS ELECTRONICA FESTIVAL 2024 represented a pivotal moment for the project, bringing its interdisciplinary exploration of nature, technology, and art to an international audience. This presentation offered a dynamic convergence of digital innovation, sensory engagement, and artistic expression, pushing the boundaries of how we perceive the relationship between the natural and digital worlds.

The exhibition featured three main components that invited the audience to immerse themselves in the artistic process:




Audio-Visual Artwork Projection: 

A large-scale projection created by Fernando Fernandes with SymBioWare technology and advanced visual programming tools, such as TouchDesigner, showcased the real-time interaction between living plants and digital media. By connecting a plant to the SymBioWare system, the biological data of the plant was translated into visual and auditory outputs, creating a live dialogue between nature and technology. The projection allowed viewers to experience this interconnection in real-time, witnessing the plant's biological signals transform into dynamic visual forms, making the invisible processes of nature perceptible through art and technology.




Audio-Reactive Installation:

A large-scale installation featuring six individual artworks, each crafted from photograms of flowers selected by the artists during the residency. These pieces were animated by Lesia Kvitka, responding dynamically to music composed by Cameron J Lang, which was based on MIDI data generated from plant activity. The resulting audio-reactive animations created a series of immersive, evolving visual experiences. Each artwork was accompanied by its own distinct soundtrack, offering viewers a unique multi-sensory experience that encouraged deep, personal engagement with the art.



Performance Documentation Screening: 

A documentary film shot during the MOLINOLAB  residency provided an in-depth look at the creative journey of the nine participating artists. The film showcased artistic practices throughout the residency, culminating in the final art performance that synthesized their collective explorations and discoveries.




The exhibition culminated in a live performance featuring a dynamic music set by a composer and musician alongside a visual programmer and VJ, integrating real-time audio-visual interactions. This performance further bridged the gap between digital art and physical experience, emphasizing the synergy between sound and visuals. The multi-layered approach showcased the project's dedication to exploring new artistic expressions through technology, creating an immersive environment where visitors could delve into the interconnectedness of art, nature, and digital innovation.




By presenting BIOPHONY: DANCING NATURE at ARS ELECTRONICA FESTIVAL 2024, the project reached new heights, engaging the public in a compelling dialogue about our evolving relationship with the natural world through the lens of contemporary art and technology.