“I’boundary: Entangled Aesthetics of Plant Transpiration with Human Attention” presented by Zhu, Sareen and Kakehi
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Session Title:
- Mixed (short papers)
Presentation Title:
- I’boundary: Entangled Aesthetics of Plant Transpiration with Human Attention
Presentation Subtheme:
- Ecologies of place
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Abstract:
l’boundary is an installation that intertwines public participation with the subtle transpiration processes of hydroponic plants. Comprising of a schlieren photography setup and a heat lamp responsive to human presence, the installation offers two interactive modes where either human proximity or online attention influences plant transpiration. Participants engage in a nuanced dialogue between humans, nature, and machines, interacting with the device to actively modulate the brightness of the heat lamp. Serving as a sensory bridge between the visible and invisible, l’boundary encourages visitors to immerse themselves in an experience where they can actively shape the environment while also observing how the device responds to online attention.
