Wildberries
Soup
The audiovisual installation is a digital art object inspired by the transformation of Wilberries packaging eaten by wax moth larvae.
The concept is based on the demonstration of consumption data and the search for new ways to destroy consumption objects. Such an object is a package transformed by photogrammetry methods into a 3D model and its changes by larvae, which demonstrates the consequences of their consumption.
The concept is based on the demonstration of consumption data and the search for new ways to destroy consumption objects. Such an object is a package transformed by photogrammetry methods into a 3D model and its changes by larvae, which demonstrates the consequences of their consumption.
While exploring new ways to recycle plastic, scientists recently discovered enzymes in the saliva of plastic worms that can break down plastic.
The discovery was made by Federica Bertocchini 5 years ago and was originally thought to be microbiome bacteria, but similar larvae with the same composition could not recycle plastic.
It wasn't until 2022 that it was discovered that a salivary enzyme allows wax moth larvae to break down honeycomb. And honeycombs are remotely similar in composition to plastic (polyethylene).
The discovery was made by Federica Bertocchini 5 years ago and was originally thought to be microbiome bacteria, but similar larvae with the same composition could not recycle plastic.
It wasn't until 2022 that it was discovered that a salivary enzyme allows wax moth larvae to break down honeycomb. And honeycombs are remotely similar in composition to plastic (polyethylene).
At the moment, active research is underway into the possibilities of using this discovery for the primary degradation of polyethylene.
The installation is a digital content displayed on giant panels formed by data of plastic degradation with the sound.
The texture is coming from activity of the larvae is carefully recorded using photogrammetry, resulting in a detailed view of the package degradation.
In addition, the project includes an animation where parts of the packaging eaten by the larvae turn into flying particles, demonstrating the destruction process.
The sound design is created from actual recordings.
In addition, the project includes an animation where parts of the packaging eaten by the larvae turn into flying particles, demonstrating the destruction process.
The sound design is created from actual recordings.
Being near the panels, on which an animation of plastic destruction is shown, a person becomes like a wax moth larvae, symbolically feeling himself a plastic consumer who is able to recycle it in an environmentally friendly way.
It is also symbolic that only adults can eat plastic; the enzyme that destroys the structure of plastic is not produced in caterpillars that have not reached the first half of their development cycle.
It is also symbolic that only adults can eat plastic; the enzyme that destroys the structure of plastic is not produced in caterpillars that have not reached the first half of their development cycle.
Being near the panels, on which an animation of plastic destruction is shown, a person becomes like a wax moth larvae, symbolically feeling himself a plastic consumer who is able to recycle it in an environmentally friendly way.
It is also symbolic that only adults can eat plastic; the enzyme that destroys the structure of plastic is not produced in caterpillars that have not reached the first half of their development cycle.
In essence, the concept parallels Warhol's iconic soup cans, elevating everyday objects to the status of art, emphasizing the beauty and significance of natural processes and decay.
The project aims to create a series of packages, each showcasing a unique journey of transformation and decay, inviting viewers to reflect on the ephemeral nature of existence and the passage of time, as well as the environmental agenda.
The project aims to create a series of packages, each showcasing a unique journey of transformation and decay, inviting viewers to reflect on the ephemeral nature of existence and the passage of time, as well as the environmental agenda.
In essence, the concept parallels Warhol's iconic soup cans, elevating everyday objects to the status of art, emphasizing the beauty and significance of natural processes and decay.
The project aims to create a series of packages, each showcasing a unique journey of transformation and decay, inviting viewers to reflect on the ephemeral nature of existence and the passage of time, as well as the environmental agenda.
This project is under development and the plan is to utilize audio reactivity and linkage to real-world shopping data on major stockists.
