The experiment is driven by the question "how can we
speak with a living entity of a completely different nature?” As this someone, “the other,” does not speak within
our framework of vocabulary, the exhibition investigates different modes of non-verbal communication to bridge the gap. Different
sensory modes and reactions are initiated in the space to explore how else communication can take place between humans and
bacteria. The look at the "other", whether it is curious, scared, or investigative, builds the foundation for an emotional
connection. We use an eye-tracking device to register the human gaze. This sensor device can track the user's gaze, attention
span, and emotional level and is linked within the exhibition to a machinic environment in which different species of bacteria
live. The human gaze activates the machinic environment to direct and stimulate the growth of the bacteria. For this, we are
using bacteria-specific triggers such as chemical reactions, changes in their environmental conditions through light, and
the addition of nutrients.
Exhibition opening 22.2.2022 - online:https://dieangewandte-at.zoom.us/s/69650027142 Onsite by appointment from 23.2.-11.3.2022Reserve your spot
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