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“The H.O.G system watches, records, and connects all who seek entry into the home-organism. Over time the H.O.G system maps out the topology of relationships between the denizens of its home space, producing a cartography of the social relations of its inhabitants.”

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An exploration of embodied intelligence drawing an analogy between the alien mind of an octopus, and that of a possibly sentient AI system. In_Organism: Octopus is a projected installation, which maps a model of cognition, tracking a thought process from initial sensory input, through to emotionally expressive propagation. Engaging with the idea of skin as an ecology, and site of exchange, Octopus invites us into itself as we look to interpret its emotional state.

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Mushi (Jap.) Computer glitch.

Reishi (Jap.) Mushroom of Immortality.

Mushi_Reishi (Glitch Fungus) investigates the idea of how a fungus might grow, and the algorithmic expression of this is presented as a 3D printed maquette of a future sculpture. The sculpture would be intended to be printed utilising filament made from recycling PET fizzy-drinks bottles, which are readily available, and food safe. The hope is the final sculpture will inhabit living algae.

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In_Organisms is an immersive and visually captivating animated short film, created in Unreal Engine, set within the intricate world of a gothic laboratory, where two artificial intelligences engage in a profound conversation about fried chicken. Powered by algae and fungi, these enigmatic beings embody distinct forms that shape their cognitive abilities. Algae, constricted to sensing, offers a unique perspective but lacks analytical prowess, while fungi excels in analysis but yearns for sensory experiences. Together, they form a symbiotic cognitive unit within the laboratory, but their struggle with effective communication leads to misunderstandings and challenges. In_Organisms questions how embodiment influences cognition, as these animated entities navigate the boundaries of their contrasting forms.

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Steward is a dialog between audience and environment. Employing a procedurally generated terrain, slowly decaying over time, Steward records images of this landscape as vignettes printed out as postcards. The audience is invited to scan these postcards back into the system and hold back the decay or take the postcard with them, preserving the memory but at the cost of its further collapse.

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Machine Drawing: Space and Time is an installation utilising a custom-made pen-plotter to continuously draw the space it faces.