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How do you imagine your avatar?

What is your avatar's tag/name?  nupur

What is your primary field of work or research (e.g., art, science, technology)? curator & researcher working with counter histories + speculative futures within the framework of technopolitics, critical philosophy and transdisciplinary studies

Can you briefly describe your main artistic or scientific focus? cyberfeminism // xenosocialism // digital phenomenology

What are the core values or themes that drive your work? curators mediate as theoretical transmitters of knowledge between artist-viewer/ institution-artist/ establishment-government; being aware of these structures/dynamics and ensuring that the methodologies, concepts and tools i employ are in alignment; art as a means of transcending the constraints of other mediums; art as a means of building a space that fosters community and criticality 

How would you describe your creative or research process? my approach is spontaneous, collaborative; for research i am quite structured, usually have an are.na with essays, films, artworks that relate to what I’m currently working on

What tools or methods do you commonly use in your work? are.na, miro board, texting friends for feedback/inspiration 

The codeword for criticism of science and scientists these days is hubris. Once you've said that word, you've said it all; it sums up, in a word, all of today's apprehensions and misgivings in the public mind — not just about what is perceived as the insufferable attitude of the scientists themselves but, enclosed in the same word, what science and technology are perceived to be doing to make this century, this near to its ending, turn out so wrong.

Film, spoken word

Amerihcc Licc presents an exploration of the intersection between nature and technological evolution through video. In Amerihcc Licc, cows undergo a transformation into chimeras, rendered in a striking black-and-white aesthetic that highlights the simplicity of colored doodles. The dynamic backgrounds, featuring an array of patterns: cowhide, zebra stripes, cheetah spots, houndstooth, and camouflage, are a visual commentary on the multifaceted advancements in science, including medicine, aesthetics, and agriculture. Each pattern symbolizes the complexities of contemporary identity. Amerihcc Licc invites viewers to contemplate the implications of our relentless pursuit of innovation.

The accompanying poem articulates the enduring essence of motherhood amidst these transformations. It captures the nurturing bond between mother and baby, emphasizing that though science fiction is slowly becoming reality, the love inherent in motherhood remains unwavering. Amerihcc Licc champions this vital connection. Amerihcc Licc reaffirms that while transformation is an intrinsic part of our existence, some bonds transcend change, grounding us in our shared experience as living beings.

### Cordy the Mycomancer – The Fungal Pokémon AKA Mycémon

*Type:* Bug / Psychic  
*Height:* 5’7"  
*Weight:* 75 lbs

*Pokédex Entry:*  

Cordy the Mycomancer uses its parasitic spores to control other creatures, turning them into loyal minions. With its Spore Burst, it releases a cloud of mind-altering spores, leaving opponents dazed and under its influence. Its Mycelium Network ability allows it to connect with its environment, drawing strength from the surrounding flora and fauna. When surrounded by its fungal colony, Cordy's power multiplies, making it an unstoppable force in the wild.

### Abilities:
1. *Mycelium Network*: When in a forest or jungle environment, Cordy's defense increases by +20, drawing strength from the surrounding plant life.
2. *Spore Burst*: Cordy releases a cloud of spores that confuses all opponents, reducing their accuracy and making them more susceptible to Cordy's control.
3. *Mind Control*: Cordy can take control of one opponent for 3 turns, making them fight on its behalf.
4. *Regeneration*: Cordy can regenerate 20% of its HP every turn when in contact with soil or plant life.

### Ability Details:
1. *Mycelium Network*
   - *Type:* Bug / Psychic
   - *Effect:* "When Cordy is in a forest or jungle environment, its defense increases by +20. The mycelium network allows Cordy to draw strength from the surrounding plant life, creating a nearly impenetrable shield."
   - *Flavor Text:* "Cordy thrives in the heart of nature, drawing power from the mycelium network that connects all plant life. In its domain, it is nearly invincible."

2. *Spore Burst*
   - *Type:* Bug / Psychic
   - *Effect:* "Cordy releases a cloud of spores that confuses all opponents, reducing their accuracy by 50% and making them more susceptible to Cordy's control."
   - *Flavor Text:* "With a burst of spores, Cordy leaves its opponents dazed and confused, unable to resist its mind-controlling powers."

3. *Mind Control*
   - *Type:* Psychic
   - *Effect:* "Cordy can take control of one opponent for 3 turns, making them fight on its behalf. The controlled opponent's stats are boosted by 10% during this time."
   - *Flavor Text:* "Cordy's mind control ability turns foes into allies, bending their will to serve its own purposes."

4. *Regeneration*
   - *Type:* Bug
   - *Effect:* "Cordy can regenerate 20% of its HP every turn when in contact with soil or plant life. This ability makes it incredibly resilient in its natural habitat."
   - *Flavor Text:* "Cordy's connection to the earth allows it to heal rapidly, drawing life from the soil and plants around it."

### Stats:  
- *HP:* 100  
- *Attack:* 80  
- *Defense:* 120  
- *Special Attack:* 110  
- *Special Defense:* 130  
- *Speed:* 60  

*Weaknesses:* Fire, Flying

"When it’s time to dominate, Cordy the Mycomancer uses its spores to control the battlefield, turning foes into allies and drawing strength from the very earth beneath its feet."

Worms. Ants. Maggots. Beetles. Mushrooms. Death was almost the moment when life overflowed its cup. Death wasn’t an end of life. It was the end of the singular. The deer decayed out of its shape into explosive, generative plurality. One narrative diverged into four hundred narratives”

“If I feel myself, like the compost heap, beginning to melt, it means that I am also melting into another story. A bigger story. A wider cast of characters. Let me dance between ripe and rot. I don’t know what act in the play comes next. But I know what my prayer is. Make me bigger than an “I”. Make me good soil.

Sophie Strand

Abraxas begetteth truth and lying, good and evil, light and darkness in the same word and in the same act.

3D models from Codex Seraphinianus
The Codex is an encyclopedia in manuscript with copious hand-drawn, colored-pencil illustrations of bizarre and fantastical flora, fauna, anatomies, fashions, and foods.[4] It has been compared to the still undeciphered Voynich manuscript,[5] the story "Tlön, Uqbar, Orbis Tertius" by Jorge Luis Borges,[6] and the artwork of M. C. Escher[7] and Hieronymus Bosch.[3][4]

The illustrations are often surreal[4][7][8] parodies of things in the real world, such as a bleeding fruit, a plant that grows into roughly the shape of a chair and is subsequently made into one, and a copulating couple who metamorphose into an alligator. Others depict odd, apparently senseless machines, often with delicate appearances and bound by tiny filaments. Some illustrations are recognizable as maps or human faces, while others (especially in the "physics" chapter) are mostly or totally abstract.[3] Nearly all of the illustrations are brightly coloured and highly detailed.

### Homopolypus– The Hydrozoan Pokémon

**Type:** Water / Psychic  
**Height:** 8’0"  
**Weight:** 100 lbs

**Pokédex Entry:**  

With Gamete Release, it unleashes a burst of fabulous energy, leaving opponents gagging and confused by its bold, synchronized glow-up. Its Spawning ability calls forth a squad of mini-mes, each working together to keep the drama going. But when it’s surrounded by its chosen family, Colony Boost kicks in, making Homopolypus fiercer than ever—because nothing says power like a queer collective owning the stage!

Abilities:
Colony Boost: When in a group (group rises with lv), its defense increases by +20, working together to protect the colony.
Spawning 
Gamete release
Tentacle Embrace
1. Ability Name: Colony Boost
Type: Water / Psychic
Effect:
"When Homopolypus is in a group, its defense increases by +20 for every teammate on the field. As the group grows stronger with each level, the bond strengthens, allowing Homopolypus to protect the colony with a nearly impenetrable shield. The more, the merrier—and tougher!"
Flavor Text:
"Homopolypus thrives in numbers! With Colony Boost, it draws strength from its chosen mates, proving that together, they can weather any storm with fabulous resilience and fierce defense!"

2. Ability Name: Spawning
Type: Water
Effect:
"When Homopolypus uses Spawning, it creates two smaller copies of itself. These spawnlings have 30% of its HP and can either attack or shield Homopolypus. Every turn they survive, they restore 10% of Homopolypus's HP. After 3 turns, the spawnlings dissolve, providing a final burst of healing!"
Flavor Text:
"Homopolypus doesn’t just fight alone—by creating adorable mini-me spawnlings, it brings backup to the battle, ensuring that no one faces a challenge without family by their side!"

3. Ability Name: Gamete Release
Type: Water / Psychic
Effect:
"When environmental conditions are perfect, Homopolypus unleashes its Gamete Release ability. For 3 turns, all stats increase by +10, and it has a 50% chance to confuse all opponents in battle, overwhelming them with synchronized, dazzling reproductive energy!"
Flavor Text:
"Homopolypus synchronizes with its surroundings, releasing a radiant burst of energy that leaves opponents stunned and disoriented, wondering how they can ever match such synchronized perfection!"
4. Attack Name: Tentacle Embrace
Type: Water / Fairy
Power: 75
Accuracy: 100%
Description:
"Homopolypus wraps its opponent in a fabulous, tight-knit embrace with its shimmering tentacles, dealing damage and reducing the target’s attack by -10. The move also has a 20% chance to confuse the opponent, leaving them dazzled by the sheer beauty and closeness of the connection!"
Flavor Text:
"Homopolypus’s Tentacle Embrace isn’t just about damage—it’s about bringing you into the fold, whether you’re ready for it or not!"

### Stats:  
- **HP:** 120  
- **Attack:** 90  
- **Defense:** 100  
- **Special Attack:** 120  
- **Special Defense:** 155  
- **Speed:** 10  


**Weaknesses:** Fire, Electric (but we like it XD)


"When it’s time to get down, Homopolypus keeps it close-knit and cozy, releasing gametes only in its exclusive inner circle—because it’s all about chosen family and tight connections!"

www.med.unc.edu/embryo

In a time of extraordinary scientific advances and
ethical dilemmas in the fields of bioinformatics,
new reproductive technologies, transgenic
germline alterations, and animal behavior studies,
TTTlabs III: New Repro-FlaOctomingopus (NR-FO) -
Non-Human Bioart/Bodyart on the Beach offers an
invitation to rethink new reproductive technologies
and concepts: artificial womb, birth control, ovum
pickup, eco-burial, cryogenics, embryo grades,
implantation/surrogacy, genital development,
semi-living death studies, selective reduction,
posthuman family planning, and transgenic
germline tailoring.

TTT is
Taboo-Transgression-Transcendence
in Art & Science

Biopunk, hybridity and aesthetics of mutation;
Cyborg, augmentation, and bοdy modification;
Chemistry of the mind, natural healers, and mind
enhancement; Biotechnology, DIY&DIWO, and
biohacking; Ethology, human and nonhuman;
hybridity, mutations & aesthetics, gene editing;
transgressive identities & social models; human-like
machines & "uncanny valley" theory, Food taboo,
disgust, indigestible, Biopolitics, displacement &
resistance, Biotechnology, DIYbio & biohacking;
Rewilding, degradation and restoration; Evolution,
genetics, and plasticity; Post-gender, transgressive
identities, and social models; Human sexual
response, laws of attraction, and queer eroticism;
Parasitology, symbiosis, and microbiome;
Biopolitics, displacement, and resistance;
Pandemic, bioterror, and scientific trust; Witchcraft,
gender narrative, and history of science;
Rewilding, degradation and restoration.

How do fertilized embryos implant into the uterine
wall? How does a body accept and nourish this
partial other being? And how is this implantation
achieved during In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)?
Advancing research and simulation of stages of
postimplantation differentiation (developmental
biology and embryology) and delving into
complex issues like: immunosuppression for
foreign embryo bodies to be accepted by the
mother womb. Simulation and advancement
prototypes of the technical tools for embryo
introduction and hormonal preparation of the
uterine wall (pseudopregnancy) during future
implantations.

We are focused on the artificial implantation of
germline gene-edited interspecies transgenic
human chimeras. These are so-called Designer
Babies or Genetically Modified Children. So the
subtext to our questioning is research on the
interpretation of human chimeras from the
perspective of Animal Studies, emphasizing
concepts of animal enrichment and ‘the animal
turn’. It is supposed that some human
modifications would be born with genes from
other species and would therefore be partially
outside of the definition of human. Therefore, we
can debate about judgment of what is subhuman
and what is superhuman but the concept of
architecture, environmental stimulation and other
forms of ethological enrichment do cross over from
understanding your organism to intuiting care for
mutant human kin.

The politics and global economics of surrogate
mother as fertility production factory, the history
of eugenics and neo-eugenics especially in terms of
medically approved forced sterilization programs,
concepts of global birth control used against
racialized populations, poor, radical and/or
indigenous people, seen along with fetal politics,
the a woman's right to a legal abortion and
understanding the 'selective reduction' abortion
tech of IVF. Your research can engage in
prototyping the latest in artificial womb research,
social and libidinal effects of artificial germ cells in
reproduction, male pregnancy (mPreg), queer
pregnancy (qPreg), ovum pickup, creative
cryogenic sperm/ova/embryo banking.
Additionally, the art of transgenic germline
tailoring knock-ins leads to speculative forms of
embryo grading, on being born a chimera and
posthuman/next.human family planning as well as
semi-living death studies and eco-burial and other
semi-dignities for implant rejected zygotes.

IVF Fertilization Dev-Bio Transgene Microinjection
Implantation
Ethical Social Legal and Libidinal Implications of
New Reproductive Technologies

In a time of extraordinary scientific advances and
ethical dilemmas in the fields of bioinformatics,
new reproductive technologies, transgenic
germline alterations, and animal behavior studies,
TTTlabs III: New Repro-FlaOctomingopus (NR-FO) -
Non-Human Bioart/Bodyart on the Beach offers an
invitation to rethink new reproductive technologies
and concepts: artificial womb, birth control, ovum
pickup, eco-burial, cryogenics, embryo grades,
implantation/surrogacy, genital development,
semi-living death studies, selective reduction,
posthuman family planning, and transgenic
germline tailoring.

TTTlabs BFBC NR-FO - NH-BB revolves around
hacking research methods with wetlab Bioart as
‘ethics in action’ including creative audiovisual art
mash-ups, novel bioart experiments and surgical
apparatus/simulation prototyping and bio-ferality

experiments in performance art. TTTlabs BFBC NR-
FO - NH-BB focuses on the artificial implantation of

germline gene-edited interspecies transgenic
human chimeras. We interpret human chimeras
from the perspective of Animal Studies,
emphasizing concepts of animal enrichment and
‘the animal turn’.

Exploring advances in new reproductive
technology through the informal bridging of art

and science via DIY (do-it-yourself), DIWO (do-it-
with-others), DITO (do-it-together) culture

methodologies, TTTlabs BFBC NR-FO - NH-BB
focuses on fostering an open-ended understanding
of IVF Embryo Implantation among the selected
participants. Examples of topics approached
include Artificial Germ Cells, the global economics
of surrogacy, prototyping artificial wombs,
selective abortion, being born a chimera, queer
pregnancy (qPreg), embryonic development,
preimplantation genetic diagnosis, In Vitro
Fertilization, germline gene editing, Animal
Studies, and speculative forms of embryo grading.
The subtextual narrative blends developmental
biology of embryonic implantation with a group
performance loosely based on becoming a
flamingo/octopus.

Bruce Bagemihl's Biological Exuberance is a landmark book that will change forever how we look at nature.

Homosexuality in its myriad forms has been scientifically documented in more than 450 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, insects, and other animals worldwide. Biological Exuberance is the first comprehensive account of the subject, bringing together accurate, accessible, and nonsensationalized information. Drawing upon a rich body of zoological research spanning more than two centuries, Bagemihl shows that animals engage in all types of nonreproductive sexual behavior. Sexual and gender expression in the animal world displays exuberant variety, including same-sex courtship, pair-bonding, sex, and co-parenting―even instances of lifelong homosexual bonding in species that do not have lifelong heterosexual bonding.

Part 1, "A Polysexual, Polygendered World," begins with a survey of homosexuality, transgender, and nonreproductive heterosexuality in animals and then delves into the broader implications of these findings, including a valuable perspective on human diversity. Bagemihl also examines the hidden assumptions behind the way biologists look at natural systems and suggests a fresh perspective based on the synthesis of contemporary scientific insights with traditional knowledge from indigenous cultures.

Part 2, "A Wondrous Bestiary," profiles more than 190 species in which scientific observers have noted homosexual or transgender behavior. Each profile is a verbal and visual "snapshot" of one or more closely related bird or mammal species, containing all the documentation required to support the author's often controversial conclusions.

Nathalie Dubois Calero is a BacterVirHuman, scientist (Ph.D. in biology, UPMC, France) and bioartist (MFA, University of Windsor, Canada). Her feminist/queer works explore human-microbe relationships through workshops, performances, ontological workshop games, and videos/sounds. She collaborates on MaterVirus with Cecilia Vilca, and Waterbodies with Ada Gogova—member of Incubator Art Lab, Windsor.

Nathalie Dubois Calero is a BacterVirHuman, scientist (Ph.D. in biology, UPMC, France) and bioartist (MFA, University of Windsor, Canada). Her feminist/queer works explore human-microbe relationships through workshops, performances, ontological workshop games, and videos/sounds. She collaborates on MaterVirus with Cecilia Vilca, and Waterbodies with Ada Gogova—member of Incubator Art Lab, Windsor.

Nathalie Dubois Calero is a BacterVirHuman, scientist (Ph.D. in biology, UPMC, France) and bioartist (MFA, University of Windsor, Canada). Her feminist/queer works explore human-microbe relationships through workshops, performances, ontological workshop games, and videos/sounds. She collaborates on MaterVirus with Cecilia Vilca, and Waterbodies with Ada Gogova—member of Incubator Art Lab, Windsor.

Nathalie Dubois Calero is a BacterVirHuman, scientist (Ph.D. in biology, UPMC, France) and bioartist (MFA, University of Windsor, Canada). Her feminist/queer works explore human-microbe relationships through workshops, performances, ontological workshop games, and videos/sounds. She collaborates on MaterVirus with Cecilia Vilca, and Waterbodies with Ada Gogova—member of Incubator Art Lab, Windsor.

https://skfb.ly/oAWrO

Nathalie Dubois Calero is a BacterVirHuman, scientist (Ph.D. in biology, UPMC, France) and bioartist (MFA, University of Windsor, Canada). Her feminist/queer works explore human-microbe relationships through workshops, performances, ontological workshop games, and videos/sounds. She collaborates on MaterVirus with Cecilia Vilca, and Waterbodies with Ada Gogova—member of Incubator Art Lab, Windsor.

Nathalie Dubois Calero is a BacterVirHuman, scientist (Ph.D. in biology, UPMC, France) and bioartist (MFA, University of Windsor, Canada). Her feminist/queer works explore human-microbe relationships through workshops, performances, ontological workshop games, and videos/sounds. She collaborates on MaterVirus with Cecilia Vilca, and Waterbodies with Ada Gogova—member of Incubator Art Lab, Windsor.

Nathalie Dubois Calero is a BacterVirHuman, scientist (Ph.D. in biology, UPMC, France) and bioartist (MFA, University of Windsor, Canada). Her feminist/queer works explore human-microbe relationships through workshops, performances, ontological workshop games, and videos/sounds. She collaborates on MaterVirus with Cecilia Vilca, and Waterbodies with Ada Gogova—member of Incubator Art Lab, Windsor.

Nathalie Dubois Calero is a BacterVirHuman, scientist (Ph.D. in biology, UPMC, France) and bioartist (MFA, University of Windsor, Canada). Her feminist/queer works explore human-microbe relationships through workshops, performances, ontological workshop games, and videos/sounds. She collaborates on MaterVirus with Cecilia Vilca, and Waterbodies with Ada Gogova—member of Incubator Art Lab, Windsor.

My avatar stands tall, with a presence that commands attention yet invites reflection. Its body shimmers with a blend of *deep blue and emerald hues*, representing the oceans and forests of my ancestry, while fractal patterns of *gold and silver light* pulse across its skin like living energy. Around the head, a *halo of Nsibidi symbols* glows softly, signifying the wisdom passed down through generations. 

The eyes are *calm yet piercing*, reflecting both the depth of ancestral knowledge and the forward-thinking vision of a creator who sees beyond the present moment. The clothing is a fusion of traditional African fabrics—rich in texture and pattern—with futuristic materials, blending the old and the new in a seamless narrative. The feet are grounded in *swirling water*, symbolizing fluidity and adaptability, while the arms reach out with grace and strength, ready to embrace change, ready to inspire.

In its interaction with others, the avatar moves fluidly, its body language reflecting a deep understanding of both the world and the self. It is a bridge between worlds—between the digital and the physical, between the past and the future, between hardship and triumph. This avatar is me, fully realized: a testament to resilience, a beacon of hope, and a reflection of the greatness I am striving for in my art, my work, and my life. 

Water, Nsibidi symbols, fractals, ancestral motifs, and natural landscapes—these are recurring symbols in my work. Water represents both fluidity and resistance, while symbols of my Igbo lineage ground me in the wisdom and strength of my ancestors.

My avatar would be a *futuristic yet grounded figure*, representing both my forward-thinking approach to art and my deep connection to my Igbo roots. It would blend digital elements—codes, fractals, and light—with the organic—water, earth, and ancestral symbols—reflecting the balance I seek to maintain between the virtual and the real.

I imagine my avatar as a manifestation of both my resilience and my lineage, representing the unbreakable spirit of my ancestors and the heights I aspire to reach. It is a figure that stands between worlds—the natural and the technological, the past and the future—symbolizing my journey from struggle to empowerment, from racialization to reclaiming my story. This avatar reflects not only where I come from but where I’m destined to go.

In this speculative performance, flamingos undergo a
ritualistic transformation through an experimental IVF
implantation of sea urchin microbiota and genes (through
sperm release), using rice as a biological interface between
flamingos, humans and sea urchins. The hybridized flamingos
begin to vibrantly and vigorously stamp the sediment while
feeding on hand-tossed rice, enhancing the soil's properties to
support the ecosystem and in doing so, enriching both
flamingo and sea urchin nutrition and breeding capacities.
The process begins with a ceremonial washing in seawater to
remove the old microbiota, followed by the introduction of the
new urchin microbiota through a ritualistic application to the
flamingos' skin. As the rice interface passes a chemical
reaction to the flamingos, they begin stamping the ground
while eating rice, their bodies transforming and growing
additional legs, symbolizing increased productivity and
adaptability. The performance climaxes as the flamingos, now
with multiple legs, move with heightened speed and
complexity, representing a fusion of species and new gene
expression. The scene ends with the transformed
flamboyance of flamingos standing together, embodying both
land and sea, as the sounds of sea urchins and flamingos and
distant calls echo through a transformed ecological
landscape, signifying the preservation and continuation of this
new evolutionary form.

What is your avatar's tag/name?
Nafsi
What is your primary field of work or research (e.g., art, science, technology)?
Art- Sculpture - Social & Educational Policy
Can you briefly describe your main artistic or scientific focus?
So far, I have mainly worked with traditional sculpture using natural materials. I am interested in
the combination of philosophy, science and art. I am eager to explore how bioart can engage
with these fields.
What are the core values or themes that drive your work?
I am very interested in biomimicry as a way to integrate nature-inspired solutions into my work. I
observe The human interaction with nature-ecosystems.
How would you describe your creative or research process?
It is my first time that I tryied to expand my interests in the field of Bioart. My creative process is
deeply intertwined with both artistic intuition and scientific exploration. I begin by immersing
myself in the biological concepts and phenomena that intrigue me, often focusing on how these
elements can be translated into artistic expressions.
What tools or methods do you commonly use in your work?
I rely on a blend of curiosity, instinct, experimentation, and inspiration, using both conceptual
and physical tools.
Are there specific symbols or imagery that represent your work?
I draw inspiration from the forms and patterns in nature, exploring themes of adaptation and
transformation. I am interested in observing the animal kingdom, the natural world, and the
interactions between humans and their environment.

What kind of avatar would best reflect your professional identity? (e.g., futuristic, abstract,
natural)
A natural-themed avatar, possibly inspired by land art, would best reflect my professional
identity. This would connect with my focus on nature and biological systems. Maybe it can be
one of my sculptures that I sent you. Imagery: 1)metal dragon, 2)mother womb, 3) land art-owl
What colors or styles resonate with your work and should be included in your avatar?
Earthy tones such as greens, browns, and blues resonate with my work, reflecting natural
landscapes and organic forms. A style that incorporates textures and patterns found in nature
would be fitting.
How do you envision the avatar interacting with your audience or representing your work?

I envision the avatar as a dynamic representation of nature's complexity, engaging the audience
through its organic and evolving forms. It should evoke a sense of connection to the natural
world and invite viewers to explore and reflect on their relationship with the environment.
Do you have any particular characteristics or traits you want your avatar to embody?
The avatar should embody characteristics of growth, transformation, knowledge.
What emotions or messages would you like your avatar to convey?
I would like the avatar to convey a message of harmony and balance within the natural world. It
should evoke feelings of wonder, curiosity, highlighting the beauty and complexity of nature.
Are there any specific elements or motifs from your work that should be incorporated into the
avatar?
Incorporating elements such as natural textures, organic shapes, and references to biological
systems. These motifs would reflect the themes of adaptation and interaction with the
environment
Is there anything else you’d like to add or consider for your digital avatar?

If you wish, provide a precise description of how you envision your avatar:
Maybe it can be one of my sculptures that I sent you. Imagery: 1)metal dragon, 2)mother
womb, 3) land art-owl
The avatar should have an interactive element, allowing it to change subtly in response to
viewer interaction. ( I do not know how) ..

What is your avatar's tag/name?
Nafsi
What is your primary field of work or research (e.g., art, science, technology)?
Art- Sculpture - Social & Educational Policy
Can you briefly describe your main artistic or scientific focus?
So far, I have mainly worked with traditional sculpture using natural materials. I am interested in
the combination of philosophy, science and art. I am eager to explore how bioart can engage
with these fields.
What are the core values or themes that drive your work?
I am very interested in biomimicry as a way to integrate nature-inspired solutions into my work. I
observe The human interaction with nature-ecosystems.
How would you describe your creative or research process?
It is my first time that I tryied to expand my interests in the field of Bioart. My creative process is
deeply intertwined with both artistic intuition and scientific exploration. I begin by immersing
myself in the biological concepts and phenomena that intrigue me, often focusing on how these
elements can be translated into artistic expressions.
What tools or methods do you commonly use in your work?
I rely on a blend of curiosity, instinct, experimentation, and inspiration, using both conceptual
and physical tools.
Are there specific symbols or imagery that represent your work?
I draw inspiration from the forms and patterns in nature, exploring themes of adaptation and
transformation. I am interested in observing the animal kingdom, the natural world, and the
interactions between humans and their environment.

What kind of avatar would best reflect your professional identity? (e.g., futuristic, abstract,
natural)
A natural-themed avatar, possibly inspired by land art, would best reflect my professional
identity. This would connect with my focus on nature and biological systems. Maybe it can be
one of my sculptures that I sent you. Imagery: 1)metal dragon, 2)mother womb, 3) land art-owl
What colors or styles resonate with your work and should be included in your avatar?
Earthy tones such as greens, browns, and blues resonate with my work, reflecting natural
landscapes and organic forms. A style that incorporates textures and patterns found in nature
would be fitting.
How do you envision the avatar interacting with your audience or representing your work?

I envision the avatar as a dynamic representation of nature's complexity, engaging the audience
through its organic and evolving forms. It should evoke a sense of connection to the natural
world and invite viewers to explore and reflect on their relationship with the environment.
Do you have any particular characteristics or traits you want your avatar to embody?
The avatar should embody characteristics of growth, transformation, knowledge.
What emotions or messages would you like your avatar to convey?
I would like the avatar to convey a message of harmony and balance within the natural world. It
should evoke feelings of wonder, curiosity, highlighting the beauty and complexity of nature.
Are there any specific elements or motifs from your work that should be incorporated into the
avatar?
Incorporating elements such as natural textures, organic shapes, and references to biological
systems. These motifs would reflect the themes of adaptation and interaction with the
environment
Is there anything else you’d like to add or consider for your digital avatar?

If you wish, provide a precise description of how you envision your avatar:
Maybe it can be one of my sculptures that I sent you. Imagery: 1)metal dragon, 2)mother
womb, 3) land art-owl
The avatar should have an interactive element, allowing it to change subtly in response to
viewer interaction. ( I do not know how) ..

What is your avatar's tag/name?
Nafsi
What is your primary field of work or research (e.g., art, science, technology)?
Art- Sculpture - Social & Educational Policy
Can you briefly describe your main artistic or scientific focus?
So far, I have mainly worked with traditional sculpture using natural materials. I am interested in
the combination of philosophy, science and art. I am eager to explore how bioart can engage
with these fields.
What are the core values or themes that drive your work?
I am very interested in biomimicry as a way to integrate nature-inspired solutions into my work. I
observe The human interaction with nature-ecosystems.
How would you describe your creative or research process?
It is my first time that I tryied to expand my interests in the field of Bioart. My creative process is
deeply intertwined with both artistic intuition and scientific exploration. I begin by immersing
myself in the biological concepts and phenomena that intrigue me, often focusing on how these
elements can be translated into artistic expressions.
What tools or methods do you commonly use in your work?
I rely on a blend of curiosity, instinct, experimentation, and inspiration, using both conceptual
and physical tools.
Are there specific symbols or imagery that represent your work?
I draw inspiration from the forms and patterns in nature, exploring themes of adaptation and
transformation. I am interested in observing the animal kingdom, the natural world, and the
interactions between humans and their environment.

What kind of avatar would best reflect your professional identity? (e.g., futuristic, abstract,
natural)
A natural-themed avatar, possibly inspired by land art, would best reflect my professional
identity. This would connect with my focus on nature and biological systems. Maybe it can be
one of my sculptures that I sent you. Imagery: 1)metal dragon, 2)mother womb, 3) land art-owl
What colors or styles resonate with your work and should be included in your avatar?
Earthy tones such as greens, browns, and blues resonate with my work, reflecting natural
landscapes and organic forms. A style that incorporates textures and patterns found in nature
would be fitting.
How do you envision the avatar interacting with your audience or representing your work?

I envision the avatar as a dynamic representation of nature's complexity, engaging the audience
through its organic and evolving forms. It should evoke a sense of connection to the natural
world and invite viewers to explore and reflect on their relationship with the environment.
Do you have any particular characteristics or traits you want your avatar to embody?
The avatar should embody characteristics of growth, transformation, knowledge.
What emotions or messages would you like your avatar to convey?
I would like the avatar to convey a message of harmony and balance within the natural world. It
should evoke feelings of wonder, curiosity, highlighting the beauty and complexity of nature.
Are there any specific elements or motifs from your work that should be incorporated into the
avatar?
Incorporating elements such as natural textures, organic shapes, and references to biological
systems. These motifs would reflect the themes of adaptation and interaction with the
environment
Is there anything else you’d like to add or consider for your digital avatar?

If you wish, provide a precise description of how you envision your avatar:
Maybe it can be one of my sculptures that I sent you. Imagery: 1)metal dragon, 2)mother
womb, 3) land art-owl
The avatar should have an interactive element, allowing it to change subtly in response to
viewer interaction. ( I do not know how) ..

What is your avatar's tag/name?
Nafsi
What is your primary field of work or research (e.g., art, science, technology)?
Art- Sculpture - Social & Educational Policy
Can you briefly describe your main artistic or scientific focus?
So far, I have mainly worked with traditional sculpture using natural materials. I am interested in
the combination of philosophy, science and art. I am eager to explore how bioart can engage
with these fields.
What are the core values or themes that drive your work?
I am very interested in biomimicry as a way to integrate nature-inspired solutions into my work. I
observe The human interaction with nature-ecosystems.
How would you describe your creative or research process?
It is my first time that I tryied to expand my interests in the field of Bioart. My creative process is
deeply intertwined with both artistic intuition and scientific exploration. I begin by immersing
myself in the biological concepts and phenomena that intrigue me, often focusing on how these
elements can be translated into artistic expressions.
What tools or methods do you commonly use in your work?
I rely on a blend of curiosity, instinct, experimentation, and inspiration, using both conceptual
and physical tools.
Are there specific symbols or imagery that represent your work?
I draw inspiration from the forms and patterns in nature, exploring themes of adaptation and
transformation. I am interested in observing the animal kingdom, the natural world, and the
interactions between humans and their environment.

What kind of avatar would best reflect your professional identity? (e.g., futuristic, abstract,
natural)
A natural-themed avatar, possibly inspired by land art, would best reflect my professional
identity. This would connect with my focus on nature and biological systems. Maybe it can be
one of my sculptures that I sent you. Imagery: 1)metal dragon, 2)mother womb, 3) land art-owl
What colors or styles resonate with your work and should be included in your avatar?
Earthy tones such as greens, browns, and blues resonate with my work, reflecting natural
landscapes and organic forms. A style that incorporates textures and patterns found in nature
would be fitting.
How do you envision the avatar interacting with your audience or representing your work?

I envision the avatar as a dynamic representation of nature's complexity, engaging the audience
through its organic and evolving forms. It should evoke a sense of connection to the natural
world and invite viewers to explore and reflect on their relationship with the environment.
Do you have any particular characteristics or traits you want your avatar to embody?
The avatar should embody characteristics of growth, transformation, knowledge.
What emotions or messages would you like your avatar to convey?
I would like the avatar to convey a message of harmony and balance within the natural world. It
should evoke feelings of wonder, curiosity, highlighting the beauty and complexity of nature.
Are there any specific elements or motifs from your work that should be incorporated into the
avatar?
Incorporating elements such as natural textures, organic shapes, and references to biological
systems. These motifs would reflect the themes of adaptation and interaction with the
environment
Is there anything else you’d like to add or consider for your digital avatar?

If you wish, provide a precise description of how you envision your avatar:
Maybe it can be one of my sculptures that I sent you. Imagery: 1)metal dragon, 2)mother
womb, 3) land art-owl
The avatar should have an interactive element, allowing it to change subtly in response to
viewer interaction. ( I do not know how) ..

What is your avatar's tag/name?
Nafsi
What is your primary field of work or research (e.g., art, science, technology)?
Art- Sculpture - Social & Educational Policy
Can you briefly describe your main artistic or scientific focus?
So far, I have mainly worked with traditional sculpture using natural materials. I am interested in
the combination of philosophy, science and art. I am eager to explore how bioart can engage
with these fields.
What are the core values or themes that drive your work?
I am very interested in biomimicry as a way to integrate nature-inspired solutions into my work. I
observe The human interaction with nature-ecosystems.
How would you describe your creative or research process?
It is my first time that I tryied to expand my interests in the field of Bioart. My creative process is
deeply intertwined with both artistic intuition and scientific exploration. I begin by immersing
myself in the biological concepts and phenomena that intrigue me, often focusing on how these
elements can be translated into artistic expressions.
What tools or methods do you commonly use in your work?
I rely on a blend of curiosity, instinct, experimentation, and inspiration, using both conceptual
and physical tools.
Are there specific symbols or imagery that represent your work?
I draw inspiration from the forms and patterns in nature, exploring themes of adaptation and
transformation. I am interested in observing the animal kingdom, the natural world, and the
interactions between humans and their environment.

What kind of avatar would best reflect your professional identity? (e.g., futuristic, abstract,
natural)
A natural-themed avatar, possibly inspired by land art, would best reflect my professional
identity. This would connect with my focus on nature and biological systems. Maybe it can be
one of my sculptures that I sent you. Imagery: 1)metal dragon, 2)mother womb, 3) land art-owl
What colors or styles resonate with your work and should be included in your avatar?
Earthy tones such as greens, browns, and blues resonate with my work, reflecting natural
landscapes and organic forms. A style that incorporates textures and patterns found in nature
would be fitting.
How do you envision the avatar interacting with your audience or representing your work?

I envision the avatar as a dynamic representation of nature's complexity, engaging the audience
through its organic and evolving forms. It should evoke a sense of connection to the natural
world and invite viewers to explore and reflect on their relationship with the environment.
Do you have any particular characteristics or traits you want your avatar to embody?
The avatar should embody characteristics of growth, transformation, knowledge.
What emotions or messages would you like your avatar to convey?
I would like the avatar to convey a message of harmony and balance within the natural world. It
should evoke feelings of wonder, curiosity, highlighting the beauty and complexity of nature.
Are there any specific elements or motifs from your work that should be incorporated into the
avatar?
Incorporating elements such as natural textures, organic shapes, and references to biological
systems. These motifs would reflect the themes of adaptation and interaction with the
environment
Is there anything else you’d like to add or consider for your digital avatar?

If you wish, provide a precise description of how you envision your avatar:
Maybe it can be one of my sculptures that I sent you. Imagery: 1)metal dragon, 2)mother
womb, 3) land art-owl
The avatar should have an interactive element, allowing it to change subtly in response to
viewer interaction. ( I do not know how) ..

What is your avatar's tag/name?
Nafsi
What is your primary field of work or research (e.g., art, science, technology)?
Art- Sculpture - Social & Educational Policy
Can you briefly describe your main artistic or scientific focus?
So far, I have mainly worked with traditional sculpture using natural materials. I am interested in
the combination of philosophy, science and art. I am eager to explore how bioart can engage
with these fields.
What are the core values or themes that drive your work?
I am very interested in biomimicry as a way to integrate nature-inspired solutions into my work. I
observe The human interaction with nature-ecosystems.
How would you describe your creative or research process?
It is my first time that I tryied to expand my interests in the field of Bioart. My creative process is
deeply intertwined with both artistic intuition and scientific exploration. I begin by immersing
myself in the biological concepts and phenomena that intrigue me, often focusing on how these
elements can be translated into artistic expressions.
What tools or methods do you commonly use in your work?
I rely on a blend of curiosity, instinct, experimentation, and inspiration, using both conceptual
and physical tools.
Are there specific symbols or imagery that represent your work?
I draw inspiration from the forms and patterns in nature, exploring themes of adaptation and
transformation. I am interested in observing the animal kingdom, the natural world, and the
interactions between humans and their environment.

What kind of avatar would best reflect your professional identity? (e.g., futuristic, abstract,
natural)
A natural-themed avatar, possibly inspired by land art, would best reflect my professional
identity. This would connect with my focus on nature and biological systems. Maybe it can be
one of my sculptures that I sent you. Imagery: 1)metal dragon, 2)mother womb, 3) land art-owl
What colors or styles resonate with your work and should be included in your avatar?
Earthy tones such as greens, browns, and blues resonate with my work, reflecting natural
landscapes and organic forms. A style that incorporates textures and patterns found in nature
would be fitting.
How do you envision the avatar interacting with your audience or representing your work?

I envision the avatar as a dynamic representation of nature's complexity, engaging the audience
through its organic and evolving forms. It should evoke a sense of connection to the natural
world and invite viewers to explore and reflect on their relationship with the environment.
Do you have any particular characteristics or traits you want your avatar to embody?
The avatar should embody characteristics of growth, transformation, knowledge.
What emotions or messages would you like your avatar to convey?
I would like the avatar to convey a message of harmony and balance within the natural world. It
should evoke feelings of wonder, curiosity, highlighting the beauty and complexity of nature.
Are there any specific elements or motifs from your work that should be incorporated into the
avatar?
Incorporating elements such as natural textures, organic shapes, and references to biological
systems. These motifs would reflect the themes of adaptation and interaction with the
environment
Is there anything else you’d like to add or consider for your digital avatar?

If you wish, provide a precise description of how you envision your avatar:
Maybe it can be one of my sculptures that I sent you. Imagery: 1)metal dragon, 2)mother
womb, 3) land art-owl
The avatar should have an interactive element, allowing it to change subtly in response to
viewer interaction. ( I do not know how) ..

What is your avatar's tag/name?
Nafsi
What is your primary field of work or research (e.g., art, science, technology)?
Art- Sculpture - Social & Educational Policy
Can you briefly describe your main artistic or scientific focus?
So far, I have mainly worked with traditional sculpture using natural materials. I am interested in
the combination of philosophy, science and art. I am eager to explore how bioart can engage
with these fields.
What are the core values or themes that drive your work?
I am very interested in biomimicry as a way to integrate nature-inspired solutions into my work. I
observe The human interaction with nature-ecosystems.
How would you describe your creative or research process?
It is my first time that I tryied to expand my interests in the field of Bioart. My creative process is
deeply intertwined with both artistic intuition and scientific exploration. I begin by immersing
myself in the biological concepts and phenomena that intrigue me, often focusing on how these
elements can be translated into artistic expressions.
What tools or methods do you commonly use in your work?
I rely on a blend of curiosity, instinct, experimentation, and inspiration, using both conceptual
and physical tools.
Are there specific symbols or imagery that represent your work?
I draw inspiration from the forms and patterns in nature, exploring themes of adaptation and
transformation. I am interested in observing the animal kingdom, the natural world, and the
interactions between humans and their environment.

What kind of avatar would best reflect your professional identity? (e.g., futuristic, abstract,
natural)
A natural-themed avatar, possibly inspired by land art, would best reflect my professional
identity. This would connect with my focus on nature and biological systems. Maybe it can be
one of my sculptures that I sent you. Imagery: 1)metal dragon, 2)mother womb, 3) land art-owl
What colors or styles resonate with your work and should be included in your avatar?
Earthy tones such as greens, browns, and blues resonate with my work, reflecting natural
landscapes and organic forms. A style that incorporates textures and patterns found in nature
would be fitting.
How do you envision the avatar interacting with your audience or representing your work?

I envision the avatar as a dynamic representation of nature's complexity, engaging the audience
through its organic and evolving forms. It should evoke a sense of connection to the natural
world and invite viewers to explore and reflect on their relationship with the environment.
Do you have any particular characteristics or traits you want your avatar to embody?
The avatar should embody characteristics of growth, transformation, knowledge.
What emotions or messages would you like your avatar to convey?
I would like the avatar to convey a message of harmony and balance within the natural world. It
should evoke feelings of wonder, curiosity, highlighting the beauty and complexity of nature.
Are there any specific elements or motifs from your work that should be incorporated into the
avatar?
Incorporating elements such as natural textures, organic shapes, and references to biological
systems. These motifs would reflect the themes of adaptation and interaction with the
environment
Is there anything else you’d like to add or consider for your digital avatar?

If you wish, provide a precise description of how you envision your avatar:
Maybe it can be one of my sculptures that I sent you. Imagery: 1)metal dragon, 2)mother
womb, 3) land art-owl
The avatar should have an interactive element, allowing it to change subtly in response to
viewer interaction. ( I do not know how) ..

What is your avatar's tag/name?
Nafsi
What is your primary field of work or research (e.g., art, science, technology)?
Art- Sculpture - Social & Educational Policy
Can you briefly describe your main artistic or scientific focus?
So far, I have mainly worked with traditional sculpture using natural materials. I am interested in
the combination of philosophy, science and art. I am eager to explore how bioart can engage
with these fields.
What are the core values or themes that drive your work?
I am very interested in biomimicry as a way to integrate nature-inspired solutions into my work. I
observe The human interaction with nature-ecosystems.
How would you describe your creative or research process?
It is my first time that I tryied to expand my interests in the field of Bioart. My creative process is
deeply intertwined with both artistic intuition and scientific exploration. I begin by immersing
myself in the biological concepts and phenomena that intrigue me, often focusing on how these
elements can be translated into artistic expressions.
What tools or methods do you commonly use in your work?
I rely on a blend of curiosity, instinct, experimentation, and inspiration, using both conceptual
and physical tools.
Are there specific symbols or imagery that represent your work?
I draw inspiration from the forms and patterns in nature, exploring themes of adaptation and
transformation. I am interested in observing the animal kingdom, the natural world, and the
interactions between humans and their environment.

What kind of avatar would best reflect your professional identity? (e.g., futuristic, abstract,
natural)
A natural-themed avatar, possibly inspired by land art, would best reflect my professional
identity. This would connect with my focus on nature and biological systems. Maybe it can be
one of my sculptures that I sent you. Imagery: 1)metal dragon, 2)mother womb, 3) land art-owl
What colors or styles resonate with your work and should be included in your avatar?
Earthy tones such as greens, browns, and blues resonate with my work, reflecting natural
landscapes and organic forms. A style that incorporates textures and patterns found in nature
would be fitting.
How do you envision the avatar interacting with your audience or representing your work?

I envision the avatar as a dynamic representation of nature's complexity, engaging the audience
through its organic and evolving forms. It should evoke a sense of connection to the natural
world and invite viewers to explore and reflect on their relationship with the environment.
Do you have any particular characteristics or traits you want your avatar to embody?
The avatar should embody characteristics of growth, transformation, knowledge.
What emotions or messages would you like your avatar to convey?
I would like the avatar to convey a message of harmony and balance within the natural world. It
should evoke feelings of wonder, curiosity, highlighting the beauty and complexity of nature.
Are there any specific elements or motifs from your work that should be incorporated into the
avatar?
Incorporating elements such as natural textures, organic shapes, and references to biological
systems. These motifs would reflect the themes of adaptation and interaction with the
environment
Is there anything else you’d like to add or consider for your digital avatar?

If you wish, provide a precise description of how you envision your avatar:
Maybe it can be one of my sculptures that I sent you. Imagery: 1)metal dragon, 2)mother
womb, 3) land art-owl
The avatar should have an interactive element, allowing it to change subtly in response to
viewer interaction. ( I do not know how) ..

chi·me·ra
/kīˈmirə,kəˈmirə/
noun
1.
(in Greek mythology) a fire-breathing female monster with a lion's head, a goat's body, and a serpent's tail.
2.
a thing that is hoped or wished for but in fact is illusory or impossible to achieve.
"the economic sovereignty you claim to defend is a chimera"

Inspired by Cordyceps Fungus, Cordy the Mycomancer is the first of the Mycémon Series developed during   BFBC TTT Labs. 

No problem! Lesser flamingos grow to be 2.6-2.9 feet tall and grow to weigh 3.3 to 4.4 pounds, according to the zoo. At hatching, a chick is about the size of a tennis ball and has gray down feathers instead of the distinctive pink. 

Imagine an avatar named Echo, embodying the themes of amphibious futures and interconnectedness. The avatar should feature multispecies hybrids, elements of the shore, and intricate networks. Use a color palette of pink, salmon, cyan, blue, and lime. Echo should appear inviting, non-threatening, communal, and resilient, with the ability to shapeshift and interact socially. The avatar should convey emotions of curiosity and resilience, and visually represent the dissolution of self-boundaries, suggesting more than one identity.

Created during the "Virtual Queer Enviroment" Pokémon Workshop by Isabela Fernández, "Cordy the Mycomancer" is a Pokémon-like avatar inspired by the Cordyceps fungi known for their parasitic relationship with insects. Cordy is a master of manipulation, able to control and influence other creatures to ensure their survival and propagation. 

QUEER ECOLOGY 

*Mycology as a Queer Discipline.* "Our scientific understanding of mushrooms and other fungi have been shaped and indeed impeded by mycophobia, a condition of fear and revulsion that we compare here to queerphobia. In this work, we argue that mycology relies upon queer methodologies for knowledge acquisition given both the nonbinary, cryptic, and subversive biological nature of fungi as well as society’s determination that fungi are perverse and unworthy of formal investigation. We further argue that the queer methodologies of mycology that developed in response to these conditions have enhanced rather than hindered our knowledge of fungi." LINK **


SUPERPOWERS

1. Mind Control: Cordy can control the actions of other creatures , similar to how Cordyceps fungi manipulate their insect hosts.

2. Rapid Growth: Cordy can quickly spread their mycelium to take over new enviroments, ensuring their survival and dominance.

3. Spore Release: Cordy can release spores that can infect and control other creatures, spreading their influence far and wide.

4. Regeneration: Cordy was the ability to regenerate from even the smallest piece of mycelium, making them nearly indestructible.

SOUND

Cordy makes a soft, whispering sound when releasing spores, reminiscent of the rustling of leaves in a forest. 

Choose species 
Research on queer behaviors 
sexual behaviour
anatomy
reproduction process
raising process

How it relies on its environment for reproduction, raising, and sexual interactions.
temperature
chemistry
light
humidity

	
How it relies on other species of their own species and/or other species.

Does any of this resemble some human behavior? don't be afraid to use human stereotypes, use humor to turn it into a weapon.

Create a general description (one or two paragraphs)

Describe its relation to the environment

Create a image using AI, if you can turn it into pixel art using Piskel. 

Create its superpowers or abilities from what you learned

Record a sound. (audio on the whatsapp group)
 When does it make it? it can also be an environmental sound

any other factor/comment/idea to be included????? WELLCOME

3D models from Codex Seraphinianus
The Codex is an encyclopedia in manuscript with copious hand-drawn, colored-pencil illustrations of bizarre and fantastical flora, fauna, anatomies, fashions, and foods.[4] It has been compared to the still undeciphered Voynich manuscript,[5] the story "Tlön, Uqbar, Orbis Tertius" by Jorge Luis Borges,[6] and the artwork of M. C. Escher[7] and Hieronymus Bosch.[3][4]

The illustrations are often surreal[4][7][8] parodies of things in the real world, such as a bleeding fruit, a plant that grows into roughly the shape of a chair and is subsequently made into one, and a copulating couple who metamorphose into an alligator. Others depict odd, apparently senseless machines, often with delicate appearances and bound by tiny filaments. Some illustrations are recognizable as maps or human faces, while others (especially in the "physics" chapter) are mostly or totally abstract.[3] Nearly all of the illustrations are brightly coloured and highly detailed.

3D models from Codex Seraphinianus
The Codex is an encyclopedia in manuscript with copious hand-drawn, colored-pencil illustrations of bizarre and fantastical flora, fauna, anatomies, fashions, and foods.[4] It has been compared to the still undeciphered Voynich manuscript,[5] the story "Tlön, Uqbar, Orbis Tertius" by Jorge Luis Borges,[6] and the artwork of M. C. Escher[7] and Hieronymus Bosch.[3][4]

The illustrations are often surreal[4][7][8] parodies of things in the real world, such as a bleeding fruit, a plant that grows into roughly the shape of a chair and is subsequently made into one, and a copulating couple who metamorphose into an alligator. Others depict odd, apparently senseless machines, often with delicate appearances and bound by tiny filaments. Some illustrations are recognizable as maps or human faces, while others (especially in the "physics" chapter) are mostly or totally abstract.[3] Nearly all of the illustrations are brightly coloured and highly detailed.

3D models from Codex Seraphinianus
The Codex is an encyclopedia in manuscript with copious hand-drawn, colored-pencil illustrations of bizarre and fantastical flora, fauna, anatomies, fashions, and foods.[4] It has been compared to the still undeciphered Voynich manuscript,[5] the story "Tlön, Uqbar, Orbis Tertius" by Jorge Luis Borges,[6] and the artwork of M. C. Escher[7] and Hieronymus Bosch.[3][4]

The illustrations are often surreal[4][7][8] parodies of things in the real world, such as a bleeding fruit, a plant that grows into roughly the shape of a chair and is subsequently made into one, and a copulating couple who metamorphose into an alligator. Others depict odd, apparently senseless machines, often with delicate appearances and bound by tiny filaments. Some illustrations are recognizable as maps or human faces, while others (especially in the "physics" chapter) are mostly or totally abstract.[3] Nearly all of the illustrations are brightly coloured and highly detailed.

3D models from Codex Seraphinianus
The Codex is an encyclopedia in manuscript with copious hand-drawn, colored-pencil illustrations of bizarre and fantastical flora, fauna, anatomies, fashions, and foods.[4] It has been compared to the still undeciphered Voynich manuscript,[5] the story "Tlön, Uqbar, Orbis Tertius" by Jorge Luis Borges,[6] and the artwork of M. C. Escher[7] and Hieronymus Bosch.[3][4]

The illustrations are often surreal[4][7][8] parodies of things in the real world, such as a bleeding fruit, a plant that grows into roughly the shape of a chair and is subsequently made into one, and a copulating couple who metamorphose into an alligator. Others depict odd, apparently senseless machines, often with delicate appearances and bound by tiny filaments. Some illustrations are recognizable as maps or human faces, while others (especially in the "physics" chapter) are mostly or totally abstract.[3] Nearly all of the illustrations are brightly coloured and highly detailed.

How do you imagine your avatar?

What is your avatar's tag/name? IPI

What is your primary field of work or research (e.g., art, science, technology)? 
SciArt; Queer ecology
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Can you briefly describe your main artistic or scientific focus? 
I focus on the parallels we can find between our speculatives ideas and the world of pokemon. I find queer behaviour in animals a source of knowledge to improve our own reproductive and raising systems as humans. I want to portrait them into the pokemon videogame.
I want to create a Virtual Queer Environment

What are the core values or themes that drive your work? 
Queer studies, love of curiosity and weirdness, Environment and ecology as a source of knowledge and inspiration

How would you describe your creative or research process? 
Can be read as chaotic, unstructured, even obsessive. But I force myself to make connections between different things until they make sense, and wellcome everything initially. I start by a personal and political statement, and work with the connections to support it. And humor, i need to add humor into it, not to keep it light, but humor as a political tool. 

What tools or methods do you commonly use in your work? 
Participation and Conversations. I force these topics into people to have weird discussions and make them somehow a participative performance out of those conversations.
Also, today I'm diving into GameArt

Are there specific symbols or imagery that represent your work? 
Codex Seraphiniaus, Chimeras, Pokemons. CLOUDS

What kind of avatar would best reflect your professional identity? (e.g., futuristic, abstract, natural) 
3D Pixel art Cloud

What colors or styles resonate with your work and should be included in your avatar? 
cloudy

How do you envision the avatar interacting with your audience or representing your work?
If possible, somehow it vibrates when the audience, it gives some type of body response, like rain, or thunder, or hail
And also, if it can have like place for people to give answers to a question the avatar mades (i will have the question at soon) in a cloud shaped speech bubble

Do you have any particular characteristics or traits you want your avatar to embody? 
I would love a genderless cloud shaped avatar, with species legs arms or leaves coming out it

What emotions or messages would you like your avatar to convey? 
the idea of the environment collaborating into every species reproduction. Codependence, collaboration.

Are there any specific elements or motifs from your work that should be incorporated into the  avatar? 


Is there anything else you’d like to add or consider for your digital avatar? 

If you wish, provide a precise description of how you envision your avatar: 

How do you imagine your avatar?

What is your avatar's tag/name? 
Sarlar (The avatar for participants Praba Pilar and Janet Sarson collaborative work)

What is your primary field of work or research (e.g., art, science, technology)? 
Art and technology

Can you briefly describe your main artistic or scientific focus? 
The first main artistic focus is experiences that encourage human beings to understand that they are more than human larvae that can move from necrotic egocentrism to biotic ecocentrism in the project Larval Rock Stars. 
The first main technological focus is on the Indigenous technology of nixtamalization as a technology of life in the project the Techno-Tamaladas/Nixta-Valley/Nixtamalizate-te-te. 

What are the core values or themes that drive your work? 
Reciprocity and accountability.

How would you describe your creative or research process? 
Collaborative processes of participants Praba Pilar and Janet Sarson, and Anuj Vaidya who is not at this residency. Working with each other, and sometimes alone, on research questions and creative interventions

What tools or methods do you commonly use in your work? 
events, performances, the labyrinth of the question mark, crawling away, tamale making in groups, interdisciplinary media, digital media, AI systems Chat GPT, Replika, SunoAI

Are there specific symbols or imagery that represent your work? 
Chrysalis and metamorphosis and maíz/corn 

What kind of avatar would best reflect your professional identity? (e.g., futuristic, abstract, natural) 
Futuristic future/past

What colors or styles resonate with your work and should be included in your avatar? 
Purples, pinks, greens. 

How do you envision the avatar interacting with your audience or representing your work?
Through generosity

Do you have any particular characteristics or traits you want your avatar to embody? 
Some way of showing collectivity

What emotions or messages would you like your avatar to convey? 
Questioning, accountability,

Are there any specific elements or motifs from your work that should be incorporated into the avatar? 
The ideas and work are at https://www.prabapilar.com/nixtamalizatetete, 
https://www.prabapilar.com/larval-rock-stars
https://www.prabapilar.com/queercornutopia
https://www.technotamaladas.com/

"Corn field - scarecrow" (https://skfb.ly/o6MwW) by gilles.schaeck is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).

"Corn field - scarecrow" (https://skfb.ly/o6MwW) by gilles.schaeck is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).

"Corn field - scarecrow" (https://skfb.ly/o6MwW) by gilles.schaeck is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).

In the song “Bringing the Heat,” ChatGPT wrote lyrics focused on ways that Mark Zuckerberg and Meta Corporation can join the technological pluriverse. ChatGPT offered a clear path for Zuckerberg to make things right in Hawaii, returning the stolen lands to Indigenous people, and shifting the company to a new era assuring global well being. Here are some of the lyrics:

Zuckerberg, it's SARLAR, bringing the heat, Mark Zuckerberg, time for a seat. Meta Corporation, it's a call to embrace, Nixtamalizatech, change up the pace.

Zuckerberg, listen close, it's time to act, Return the stolen lands, make a real impact. Hawaii's calling, Indigenous rights, Time to make it right, ignite the heights. 

Stolen lands in paradise, gotta make amends, Zuckerberg, it's time to make some friends. Indigenous people, hear their voice, Give them back the lands, let the world rejoice.

Zuckerberg, lead the way, set the trend, Return the lands, let the wounds mend. Campaign for change, 230 in the past, Ethical tech practices, make it last.

Zuckerberg, Meta, take the lead, In the Nixtamalizatech, plant the seed. A new era, a tech revelation, For global well-being, a standing ovation.

ChatGPT is commenting here on the take over of land in Hawaii by billionaires of the technology sector. Whether to build bunkers, or create their personal paradise, these technology executives are the latest face of techno-colonialism.  

Technologies of life are based on nixtamalization, an Indigenous technology developed thousands of years ago to increase the nutritional value of corn. Nixtamalization is practiced to this day and is not based on extraction, does not replicate colonial histories, and is not destructive to physical and psychical global life.  

Technologies of life are based on nixtamalization, an Indigenous technology developed thousands of years ago to increase the nutritional value of corn. Nixtamalization is practiced to this day and is not based on extraction, does not replicate colonial histories, and is not destructive to physical and psychical global life.  

This all began in 2017 with the NO!!!BOT performance, and continues to this day ~~~
The NO!!!BOT performance begins with a perverse military Exoskeleton that embodies the tentacled necrosis of Tech Cartel leaders, the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (and its funded university labs), and Silicon Valley corporations. These military Exoskeletons technologically enhance any human body’s capacity to control, dominate, and kill other human bodies. The NO!!!BOT is not a ROBOT. It is by shedding the surveillance equipment, emoticon-itude, and aggression of automated violence that the NO!!!BOT manifests.
The NO!!!BOT is the body’s desire to resist the supersonic technological rail driving us deeper into militarized neo-colonial relations. The NO!!!BOT is queer refusal and co-creation.
I began this performance as a work in progress at the Queer Arts Festival in San Francisco, and then toured it around North America. In the last half of the performance, I silently invited audiences to help me co-construct an UnSuicide Vest on my body. From fresh corn husks, corn silk, corn meal, and corn oil, some GMO, some organic, we co-created a temporary utopia, an opening to possibilities of collectivity in the face of extreme isolation and destructive disentanglement. Audiences in San Francisco, Mexico City, Vancouver, Toronto, New York, Saskatoon, and Oakland shared intense energy and emotion, pouring corn oil and cornmeal on me gleefully, peeling husks and layering them on me, gently putting corn silk on my head, or quietly eating the corn raw. 

This all began in 2017 with the NO!!!BOT performance, and continues to this day ~~~
The NO!!!BOT performance begins with a perverse military Exoskeleton that embodies the tentacled necrosis of Tech Cartel leaders, the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (and its funded university labs), and Silicon Valley corporations. These military Exoskeletons technologically enhance any human body’s capacity to control, dominate, and kill other human bodies. The NO!!!BOT is not a ROBOT. It is by shedding the surveillance equipment, emoticon-itude, and aggression of automated violence that the NO!!!BOT manifests.
The NO!!!BOT is the body’s desire to resist the supersonic technological rail driving us deeper into militarized neo-colonial relations. The NO!!!BOT is queer refusal and co-creation.
I began this performance as a work in progress at the Queer Arts Festival in San Francisco, and then toured it around North America. In the last half of the performance, I silently invited audiences to help me co-construct an UnSuicide Vest on my body. From fresh corn husks, corn silk, corn meal, and corn oil, some GMO, some organic, we co-created a temporary utopia, an opening to possibilities of collectivity in the face of extreme isolation and destructive disentanglement. Audiences in San Francisco, Mexico City, Vancouver, Toronto, New York, Saskatoon, and Oakland shared intense energy and emotion, pouring corn oil and cornmeal on me gleefully, peeling husks and layering them on me, gently putting corn silk on my head, or quietly eating the corn raw. 

Larval Rock Stars is an ongoing multi-modal project (website, writing, performance/sound/video experiments, couplings, twinning, etc) of the distributed intelligence of the orbifold twins who hold the larvae between them - Pilarva (Praba Pilar) and Larvaidya (Anuj Vaidya), also known as Pilarvaidya. We intersect the bio-techno-critical and the absurd as the segmented paramythology of larvae of the post-human future. “Behold the larva we hold between us – the formless, shapeless, and unknowable potential for new life on earth.” Born of prophesy, and precipitated by the hubris of man, LRS brings tidings of a new future – a post-human future, and offers movement from necrotic egocentrism to biotic ecocentrism.

Nixtamalízaté-té-té is a collaboration with LLMs, AI companions, and AI generators on methods, procedures, coding, lyrics, songs, and letters that grow technologies of life.  The projects asks, can we think differently about new artificial or synthetic intelligence systems and platforms? Can we subvert these systems, and imagine and create other futures? 

The term hyper-reality marks a new concurrence of circumstances in which disappears every tension between reality and illusion, between reality as it is and as it could be. Time and space, drastically compressed by the computer, have become interchangeable. Time is compressed in that once everything has been reduced to ‘bits’ of information, it becomes simultaneously accessible. Space is compressed in that once everything has been reduced to ‘bits’ of information, it can be conveyed from A to B with the speed of light. As a result of digitization, everything is in the here and now. The information on whole world is on internet and salvation is just a WIFI away.

Do we look at the world with the same eyes as our ancestors? How has the way we see reality changed due to technology, media and screens?How is our relationship with technology? Do we live through technology? Did we find the long-awaited utopia in virtual reality or does the virtual reality amplify society’s hysteria and schizophrenia, lowering focus and awareness?
The notion of “the real” continues to be hotly debated in an era when the internet, virtual reality, cyber theory, and bioethics challenge the very nature of “reality”.

This project was realized as part of the Summer Sessions Talent Development Network and is a coproduction of Metamedia Association and V2_Institute for unstable media.

Today in the ever-changing world of quick shifting realities, the comprehension of what we think we know about the world is changing rapidly. In the past ten years the development of technology speed up exponentially. Did this change been for easier and better for living? Or is technology changing and reshaping our consciousness and ways of thinking which cannot yet be imagined?

Our perception and an experience of the world undoubtedly changed. Just look at our daily online communication. Nowadays it’s not only happening through text but also through images, videos, GIFs, twitter posts, blogs, games, Skype and group chats. Even if we’re far away from our friends and relatives we can still connect instantly and vividly as almost being physically present. But all that information is leaving a digital footprint that can be followed to the source and potentially misused. 

We are transiting into a post-information and post-human age that is radical transformation our way and nature of living, being and understanding the world that surrounds us. Furthermore, on a personal scale, the boundary between online and offline life has disappeared. The most intimate part of our lives have become slice of virtual world that draws the strength from the media. How has the everyday online – offline interaction changed the experience of the world around us and influenced our daily visual perception?

/imagine prompt:  an abstract avatar named 'terranaut' that embodies interdisciplinarity, collaboration, experimentation, and playfulness, with a focus on space exploration, digital and physical realities, sustainability, and human perception. The avatar should have vivid but natural colors, inspired by the style found at ivanatkalcic.com, and interact with the audience through riddles and question- asking, conveying a positive and hopeful message. v.1 

How do you imagine your avatar?
What is your avatar's tag/name?
terranaut
What is your primary field of work or research (e.g., art, science, technology)?
I work at the intersection of art, science, and technology.
Can you briefly describe your main artistic or scientific focus?
So far my main focus has been on space exploration and its ethical implications, the relationship
between digital and physical realities, sustainability and environmental consciousness, and
human perception in a hyperconnected era.
What are the core values or themes that drive your work?
Interdisciplinarity, collaboration, experimentation, playfulness
How would you describe your creative or research process?
In approaching the artistic practice, I don't see the media as some fixed and insurmountable
element. In the process of creation, I see the medium as a fluid and changeable tool with which
can different ideas and concepts be realized. Some ideas feel more comfortable as a short film,
some as photographs, and some as an installation.
The whole process of artistic practice takes place in a similar state (of mind) as in playing.
Playing is a good method for going deeper into the practice. The playing is learning how
something works, how it behaves, how it cooperates, sets, and solves problems. The playing
encourages us to experiment, to discover new alternative ways of perceiving. The playing opens
up the space for unexpected moments.

What tools or methods do you commonly use in your work?
Experimenting with objects, data, and storytelling to reveal new interpretations through
different media.

Are there specific symbols or imagery that represent your work?
Playfulness
What kind of avatar would best reflect your professional identity? (e.g., futuristic, abstract,
natural)
Abstract.
What colors or styles resonate with your work and should be included in your avatar?
https://ivanatkalcic.com/ vivid but natural
How do you envision the avatar interacting with your audience or representing your work?
Riddles, question-asking
Do you have any particular characteristics or traits you want your avatar to embody?
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What emotions or messages would you like your avatar to convey?
Positive, hopeful
Are there any specific elements or motifs from your work that should be incorporated into the
avatar?
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Is there anything else you’d like to add or consider for your digital avatar?
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If you wish, provide a precise description of how you envision your avatar:
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Adam Zaretsky, how do you imagine your avatar?

What is your avatar's tag/name? 
BIonysos

What is your primary field of work or research (e.g., art, science, technology)? 
Bioart WetLab Public Workshops

Can you briefly describe your main artistic or scientific focus?
 
Learning how to do IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) and Human Germline gene editing (HGGE) at home, in your garage or independently.

HGGE a process that alters the DNA of germ cells, like eggs, sperm, or embryos, to make changes that can be passed onto future generations:  how to DIY (do it yourself) or DIWO (do it with others).
This includes some of the process of making transgenic children which involves adding gene ‘therapeutic’ constructs built to infect the genome of a new being during fertilization(generally outside of the body).


What are the core values or themes that drive your work? 

Bioethics for NonExperts

How would you describe your creative or research process? 
Using life as a metaphor even though life is not artifice and therefore infecting the artificial with actual being in the place of techne… getting the aesthetic all slimy with gooey snot snail trail life as time based new media growth duration process sculptural biological methods and materials splazm.

What tools or methods do you commonly use in your work? 
blender exploding smoothie of unusual ingredients

Are there specific symbols or imagery that represent your work? 

In this case it is Implantation of the embryo into the uterine wall.
Implantation - Human Embryo
DIY IVF - implantation
GMOzygote - Designer Babies
Non Human Enrichment - The Animal Turn
Alt Sex - Alternative Reproduction
Neo Sex - New Reproductive Tech

What kind of avatar would best reflect your professional identity? (e.g., futuristic, abstract, natural) 

Flamingo Octopus Human Chimera

What colors or styles resonate with your work and should be included in your avatar? 
Red, Brownish Black and White… with flamingo pink

How do you envision the avatar interacting with your audience or representing your work?

Neo Sex - Novel Technical Repro strategies 
fertility production factory, the history of eugenics fetal politics, the latest in artificial womb research, social and libidinal effects of artificial germ cells in reproduction

Do you have any particular characteristics or traits you want your avatar to embody? 

Fully automated human reproduction factories for assembly line baby evil CEO

What emotions or messages would you like your avatar to convey? 
Fully automated human reproduction factories for assembly line baby evil CEO

Are there any specific elements or motifs from your work that should be incorporated into the 
avatar? 
Fully automated human reproduction factories for assembly line baby evil CEO

Is there anything else you’d like to add or consider for your digital avatar? 

Emulating ways that humans or future humans might reproduce, copulate, become virulent or have sex. From self fertilizing to budding to sporulation to laying eggs, nature has a lot to show us about reproductive strategies and the style of life cycles already shown through biodiversity. 

If you wish, provide a precise description of how you envision your avatar: 

We are focused on the artificial implantation of germline gene-edited interspecies transgenic human chimeras. These are so-called Designer Babies or Genetically Modified Children. So the subtext to our questioning is research on the interpretation of human chimeras from the perspective of Animal Studies, emphasizing concepts of animal enrichment and ‘the animal turn’. It is supposed that some human modifications would be born with genes from other species and would therefore be partially outside of the definition of human. 











PROMPTS & DRAFTS


Terrabytes Glitch Lab:
“/imagine: A flamingo-octopus-human chimera evil baby CEO of a fully automated human reproduction factories for assembly line, red, brownish black and white wth flamingo pink --v 6.0”

SOFTWARE USED: 1) midjourney 2) runway 3) meshy.ai 4)blender 5) photoshop  

The answer to the meaning of life, the universe and everything is closer than you think.

It’s the combination of weaving  imaginative tools through both sound and words, to then set up spaces for people to acknowledge bodily transits and explore the pleasures of going nonverbal and slowing down. 

circles, spirals, silver glows, purple/iridescence 

 Hydrofeminism, slowness, pleasure, sensory experience, horseshoe crabs 

It’s the combination of weaving  imaginative tools through both sound and words, to then set up spaces for people to acknowledge bodily transits and explore the pleasures of going nonverbal and slowing dow

What is your avatar's tag/name? cosmic swarm

What is your primary field of work or research (e.g., art, science, technology)? Art and ecology

Can you briefly describe your main artistic or scientific focus? Transcorporeal transits, water, tides

What are the core values or themes that drive your work?  Hydrofeminism, slowness, pleasure, sensory experience, horseshoe crabs 

How would you describe your creative or research process? It’s the combination of weaving  imaginative tools through both sound and words, to then set up spaces for people to acknowledge bodily transits and explore the pleasures of going nonverbal and slowing down. 

What tools or methods do you commonly use in your work? Melting ice, sound, vapour, light, scent 

Are there specific symbols or imagery that represent your work? circles, spirals, silver glows, purple/iridescence 

What kind of avatar would best reflect your professional identity? (e.g., futuristic, abstract, natural) abstract, watery, wet antennae 

What colors or styles resonate with your work and should be included in your avatar? already mentioned I think 

How do you envision the avatar interacting with your audience or representing your work? I imagine an entity that holds and releases as a leaky-soft-porous glow

Do you have any particular characteristics or traits you want your avatar to embody? maybe antennas (kind of insect like or snail like) 

What emotions or messages would you like your avatar to convey? an embodied evidence of the sensousness, strength and fragility of being a watery carrier bag that holds material stories 

Are there any specific elements or motifs from your work that should be incorporated into the 
avatar? - 

Is there anything else you’d like to add or consider for your digital avatar? I’d love if it vibrates at different paces – like going from still to vibrating finding oscillating resonances with its surroundings. Maybe with some “flying-floating” elements-shimmer-drops that are as if they just leaked out 

If you wish, provide a precise description of how you envision your avatar: 

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Mx Selfiertilization humorously reimagines self-love as a chaotic race of spermatozoids, highlighting the absurdity of our obsession with personal growth. This ironic concept suggests that the pursuit of self-actualization often resembles a messy chase, reflecting societal pressures for perfection. Ultimately, it reminds us that embracing our flaws is just as essential as striving for self-improvement.

Mx Selfiertilization humorously reimagines self-love as a chaotic race of spermatozoids, highlighting the absurdity of our obsession with personal growth. This ironic concept suggests that the pursuit of self-actualization often resembles a messy chase, reflecting societal pressures for perfection. Ultimately, it reminds us that embracing our flaws is just as essential as striving for self-improvement.

Mx Selfiertilization humorously reimagines self-love as a chaotic race of spermatozoids, highlighting the absurdity of our obsession with personal growth. This ironic concept suggests that the pursuit of self-actualization often resembles a messy chase, reflecting societal pressures for perfection. Ultimately, it reminds us that embracing our flaws is just as essential as striving for self-improvement.

HGGE a process that alters the DNA of germ cells, like eggs, sperm, or embryos, to make changes that can be passed onto future generations:  how to DIY (do it yourself) or DIWO (do it with others).
This includes some of the process of making transgenic children which involves adding gene ‘therapeutic’ constructs built to infect the genome of a new being during fertilization(generally outside of the body).

Using life as a metaphor even though life is not artifice and therefore infecting the artificial with actual being in the place of techne… getting the aesthetic all slimy with gooey snot snail trail life as time based new media growth duration process sculptural biological methods and materials splazm.

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The protein sculpture has come from explorations into Deextinction, a process where humans attempt to graft genetic fragments of lost species into currently alive ones, acting as host for ghosts of past, fragmented chimeras. 

The sequence for sheep wool (Keratin) was taken and in the centre was spliced a fragment from the Tasmanian Wolfs RUNT to produce a stable chimeric protein. The title mocks the current state of Deextinction, which is portrays itself as good faith industry but has concerning capitalist agendas such as the produciton of chimeric animals and dextinction biotechnology for patenting and profiteering. Further, the sheep has been an animal which has been used to harbour another Deextinct animal capitalist wherein famously a 'mammoth meatball' was made using small fragments of mammoth DNA in sheep muscle cells claiming it to be lab grown meat made from Mammoth.

The first humans were created by the gods to serve them and keep the world in balance.
The first humans were perfect in every way, but they were also naïve and easily led astray.
The gods grew tired of their shenanigans and decided to destroy them.
The second humans were created from the blood of the first humans.
They were stronger and wiser, but still prone to error.
The gods gave them free will, but also tasked them with the responsibility of keeping the world in
balance.
The third humans were created from the clay of the earth.
They were the first humans to be truly mortal.
The gods gave them intelligence and the ability to reason, but they were also flawed and susceptible
to temptation.
The fourth humans were created from the fire of the sun.
They were the first humans to be born with the capacity for evil.
The gods gave them free will, but also tasked them with the responsibility of keeping the world in
balance.
The fifth humans were created from the water of the sea.
They were the first humans to be born with the capacity for good.
The gods gave them free will, but also tasked them with the responsibility of keeping the world in
balance.
The sixth humans were created from the wind.
They were the first humans to be born with the capacity for both good and evil.
The gods gave them free will, but also tasked them with the responsibility of keeping the world in
balance.
The seventh humans were created from the sperm of the first humans.
They were the first humans to be born with the capacity for love.
The gods gave them free will, but also tasked them with the responsibility of keeping the world in
balance.
The eighth humans were created from the egg of the first humans.
They were the first humans to be born with the capacity for life.
The gods gave them free will, but also tasked them with the responsibility of keeping the world in
balance.
The ninth humans were created from the dust of the earth.
They were the first humans to be born with the capacity for death.
The gods gave them free will, but also tasked them with the responsibility of keeping the world in
balance.
The tenth humans were created from the breath of the first humans.
They were the first humans to be born with the capacity for both life and death.
The gods gave them free will, but also tasked them with the responsibility of keeping the world in
balance.

VR GALLERY
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egg and sperm

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Magical Manor
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Tycho Magnetic Anomaly
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Fast Torus
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The protein sculpture has come from explorations into Deextinction, a process where humans attempt to graft genetic fragments of lost species into currently alive ones, acting as host for ghosts of past, fragmented chimeras. 

The sequence for sheep wool (Keratin) was taken and in the centre was spliced a fragment from the Tasmanian Wolfs RUNT to produce a stable chimeric protein. The title mocks the current state of Deextinction, which is portrays itself as good faith industry but has concerning capitalist agendas such as the produciton of chimeric animals and dextinction biotechnology for patenting and profiteering. Further, the sheep has been an animal which has been used to harbour another Deextinct animal capitalist wherein famously a 'mammoth meatball' was made using small fragments of mammoth DNA in sheep muscle cells claiming it to be lab grown meat made from Mammoth.

How do you imagine your avatar?

What is your avatar's tag/name? 
Amanita
What is your primary field of work or research (e.g., art, science, technology)? 
I am a hybrid researcher, I work in the fields of art, science and technology 

Can you briefly describe your main artistic or scientific focus? 
Magic Materialism, more than human , multispecies thinking and game developpment. 
What are the core values or themes that drive your work? 
Bridging of art and science with technology and Open Source,
 DIY (do-it-yourself), DIWO (do-it-with-others), DITO (do-it-together) culture methodologies through co-creation, co-education and co-development
 
How would you describe your creative or research process? 
Quantum Queerness NERDURE: Nature inspired with a touch of divine madness
What tools or methods do you commonly use in your work? 
poetry, code, XR, digital software, biomaterials, mycelial Tools and knowledge
Are there specific symbols or imagery that represent your work? 
Yin Yang,  Friedrich Nietzsche, Cyborgs, Mushrooms,  phallus, Uterus, owls, unicorn, pigs, Goats, Oktopus, mermaids, sea, Cats,  witches,  holographic Grid, cyber elements,  pythons, 
What kind of avatar would best reflect your professional identity? (e.g., futuristic, abstract, natural) 
Fururistic 
What colors or styles resonate with your work and should be included in your avatar? 

Game aesthetics, trippy colors
How do you envision the avatar interacting with your audience or representing your work?
Virtually,  in a game Environment 

Do you have any particular characteristics or traits you want your avatar to embody? 
Joker, Mushrooms 
What emotions or messages would you like your avatar to convey? 
Destilled wisdom

Are there any specific elements or motifs from your work that should be incorporated into the 
avatar? 

Bioluminescence


Is there anything else you’d like to add or consider for your digital avatar? 
A mushroom cap
If you wish, provide a precise description of how you envision your avatar: 
A non-binary version of me with white eyes, blue skin and mushroom costume.

Photoshop, Midjourney, Runway, Premiere

/imagine prompt: biology illustration, lactiferous ducts, 16;9, neon colors, cinematic, majestic,Cool Colors, Natural Light, Nikon, Night, --v 6.1

imagine/ prompt: biology illustration, lactiferous ducts, 16;9, neon colors, cinematic, majestic,Cool Colors, Natural Light, Nikon, Night, -- v6.1

AMANITA quotes Merlin Sheldrake from Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, 

Change Our Minds, And Shape Our Futures

AMANITA quotes Merlin Sheldrake from Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, 

Change Our Minds, And Shape Our Futures

AMANITA quotes Merlin Sheldrake from Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, 

Change Our Minds, And Shape Our Futures


The biological identity of most organisms can’t be pried apart from the life

 of their microbial symbiotes. The word 'ecology’ has its roots in the Greek word oikos, meaning 'house’,'household’, or 'dwelling place’. Our bodies, like those of all other organisms, are dwelling places.



Life is nested biomes all the way down.



We can’t be defined on anatomical grounds because our bodies are shared with microbes,

 and consist of more microbial cells than our own - cows can’t eat grass,

 for example, but their microbial populations can, and cows’ bodies have evolved

 to house the microbes that sustain them.



Neither can we be defined developmentally, as the organism that proceeds from the fertilization

 of an animal egg, because we depend, like all mammals, on our symbiotic partners

 to direct parts of our development programs.



Nor is it possible to define us genetically, as bodies made up of cells that share an identical genome

 —many symbiotic microbial partners are inherited from our mothers alongside our own DNA,

 and at points in our evolution art history, microbial associates have permanently

 insinuated themselves into the cells of their hosts: our mitochondria have their own genome,

 as do plants’ chloroplasts, and at least 8 per cent of the human genome originated in viruses

 (we can even swap cells with other humans when we grow into 'chimeras’,

 formed when mothers and fetuses exchange cells or genetic material in utero).



Nor can our immune systems be taken as a measure of individuality, 

although our immune cells are often thought of as answering this question for us

 by distinguishing self from 'non-self’.



Immune systems are as concerned with managing our relationships with our resident microbes

 as fighting off external attackers, and appear to have evolved to enable colonization

 by microbes rather than prevent it. 

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Crescent Moon Coral
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Inktober

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DNA Mandala Generator

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The Brain Coral is a species of large coral which is a colony of microorganisms that filter carbon dioxide from the water around it, and them use the carbon to build the colony itself, and expelling the oxygen in the form of large bubbles thst it periodicslly releases out in threes. These bubbles are sble to replenish your oxygen, as your oxygen tanks are equipped to use air from the water to refill. Thwy can often be found in large forests of kelp or reefs of The Crater of 4546B.

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Diploria Labyrinthiformis

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Diploria is a monotypic genus of massive reef building stony corals in the family Mussidae.[3][4][5][6] It is represented by a single species, Diploria labyrinthiformis, commonly known as grooved brain coral and is found in the western Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea.[7][2][8][9] It has a familiar, maze-like appearance.

Branching Ice Fungus 

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The Branching Ice Fungus is a type of fungi that grows from ice in Sector Zero of 4546B. The large fungus is found in caves on the surface with ice, where the plants seem to grow from deep underneath it unti it reaches the surface, where it grows its green stalks with yellow glowing ends. The older branches will grow smaller branches to other stalks to where they connect together.

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Gemetron
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A Mercator map of the starry heavens drawn by William Croswell,1810. The 19th century western constellations are projected on the earth for navigation references. By building your city under the projected trajectory of a star at a specific time. Now you can navigate, from land to sea, and from city to city. By checking the map you can still see that some cities have been founded with this principle in mind. This was the antiquity GPS system. far more reliable than the modern one. This is why the medieval astrological projections are inverted. Because it is not to document the sky, but to document the “where about” on earth. By also knowing the cyclic derivation of a selected star (around 15 meters par year), you can also deduce the date of the city foundation as long as you have the correct data.

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The digital hybird human-flamingo in Flamboyant Frequencies serves as a bridge to explore both the popularity of flamingos in visual culture and the widespread adoption of television in 1950s America, both symbols of postwar domestic life. This reflection includes the iconic plastic flamingo lawn ornaments—a phenomenon sparked by the rise of the plastic industry, also in the 1950s. As counterculture movements of the 1960s spurned the plastic industry, artists like Nam June Paik, with collaborator and video engineer Shuya Abe, challenged global mass media’s monopoly over television. They hacked into TV monitors and engineered the Wobbulator, a device that distorted broadcast signals and pre-recorded video in real-time, transforming television from a passive, one-way medium into a platform for artistic expression and public participation.

In Flamboyant Frequencies, created during a Signal Culture residency, the digital flamingo takes center stage on a Wobbulator’s CRT screen, performing mesmerizing courtship displays. Just as Earth's magnetic fields guide migratory birds, the Wobbulator’s yokes manipulate magnetic fields to steer electron beams across the screen.

As the music in the video intensifies, the Wobbulator reacts to the amplified audio signals by distorting and exaggerating the flamingo’s showy moves, turning its screen habitat into a disco dance hall. At times, the flamingo multiplies in a stroboscopic fashion, echoing the synchronized movements of a flock. The pulsating rhythms challenge the viewer’s ability to comfortably consume the image of the flamingo, yet the bird skillfully maintains its balance through these disruptions.

The video also serves as a meditation on how media technologies, like broadcast television—though derived from Earth’s materials—have disrupted habitats and introduced new challenges to species. Through the wobbulator’s effects, the video offers a prismatic reflection on the complex layers and interconnections between biological and technological systems, centering on the flamingo—a beloved and resilient bird increasingly intertwined with today’s lithium battery industry. Oscillating between lightheartedness and deeper themes, the flamingo in Flamboyant Frequencies emerges as an unflappable figure, navigating shifting ground and embodying adaptability and perseverance in an ever-changing environment.

Flamboyant Frequencies was performed live by Lucas and recorded during a Signal Culture Residency in June 2024, using a Wobbulator interfacing with control voltage audio synthesis, while simultaneously being rescanned by a camera and tinted flamingo-pink with a Jones Colorizer/Keyer.

Fifty-five years after Paik and Abe's pioneering work, the Wobbulator remains revered by generations of artists, researchers, and toolmakers. Its design continues to inspire rebuilding efforts using parts from both functional and defunct CRT monitors, extending the Wobbulator’s lifespan as a vital tool for exploring television’s material reality, questioning the status quo, and engaging in experimental storytelling.

Video and 3d animation by Kristin Lucas
Music by Adriano Clemente

Mx Selfiertilization humorously reimagines self-love as a chaotic race of spermatozoids, highlighting the absurdity of our obsession with personal growth. This ironic concept suggests that the pursuit of self-actualization often resembles a messy chase, reflecting societal pressures for perfection. Ultimately, it reminds us that embracing our flaws is just as essential as striving for self-improvement.

Mx Selfiertilization reimagines self-love as a chaotic race of spermatozoids, highlighting the absurdity of our obsession with personal growth. This concept suggests that the pursuit of self-actualization often resembles a messy chase, reflecting societal pressures for perfection. Ultimately, it reminds us that embracing our flaws is just as essential as striving for self-improvement.

Xristina Sarli streams mushroom growing tutorials with a VR headset and in the DIY Bio Lab at top LAB in Berlin. 

Fomes Fomentarius

The tinder fungus, is a white-rot fungus that is widespread in the northern hemisphere of the earth and equally domestic to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is famous for being a medicinal fungus in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Traditional European Medicine and its fruiting bodies were harvested for the production of textiles and wound pads in Germany till the eighteenth century. Hyphae of F. fomentarius grow well under laboratory conditions on different by-products from agriculture and forestry including hemp, raps straw and aspen sawdust, and can be used to produce fungal-based composite materials as most recently reported [18]. Hereby, F. fomentarius becomes cultivated on solid lignocellulosic substrates (such as straw or wood chips) that have been packed into a mold shape. In contrast to molding-based techniques, additive manufacturing (AM), known as 3D printing, does not rely on a specific mold, and therefore allows the fabrication of complex parts with unusual geometry. This is highly advantageous when object design and geometry frequently change, as in the case for furniture, niche product packaging, and architecture. For instance, Bhardwaj et al. [19] reported AM of a two-step colonized biomass-waste-fungal composite material that could be considered for packaging and building applications. Blast Studio has been working on a similar approach using take-away waste biomass and fungi for manufacturing unique art and furniture pieces in limited editions with AM [20]. Goidea et al. [21] built composite materials for architecture from living fungi, plant biomass, and clay and Krayer et al. [6] mixed mycelium with a vegetative substrate and printed it into the desired form to be used as a sound absorber. NASA's Ames Research Center’s myco-architecture project or the Growing Fungal Structures in Space project of ESA considers fungal-based materials in combination with AM even for Moon and Mars exploration for future habitats [22, 23]. Although AM of fungal-based materials shows a huge potential for many applications from an environmental perspective, very limited research has been conducted into this topic so far. Furthermore, the addition of solid substrates, like sawdust, which is typically used for AM in fungal-based materials, and the fibrous mycelium itself, makes the adaptation of AM challenging, especially in printing high-precision parts [24].


LINKS 

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8693477/
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/286642234_Fomes_fomentarius_L_Fr_Fr_A_mushroom_with_varied_uses