PBAI mimics human sensations in digital epiphyte chamber

 

PBAI mimics human sensations in digital epiphyte chamber
all images courtesy of philip beesley architect inc.

envisioned as an archipelago of interconnected halo-like masses, the ‘epiphyte chamber’ by canadian studio PBAI philip beesley architect inc. mimics human sensations through subtle, coordinated movements. conceived as an ‘epiphyte’, an aerial plant species that can grow without the support of soil, the immersive sculpture explores artificial intelligence, digital fabrication and interactive technologies to create a near-living environment. across each floating island, densely interwoven structures and delicate canopies made of thousands of lightweight components are drawn together in harmonious breathing and whispers. hovering fabric helps to frame the suspended pieces, lined with bulging, fluid-filled vessels and glands. the faunal groups contain metabolisms with chemicals, which move in response to slow reactions.

Exhibition

I finally decided on draping it over a pole as the shape reminds me of a speaker, so the piece looks like it is travelling out and spilling out into the area. Clearly reflecting my original idea of having sound waves filling the space and allowing the viewer to see the unseen.