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Notions of control and representation concerning the scientific and economic use of mycelium

A research project questioning the concepts of control and representation surrounding the scientific and economic use of mycelium.

By creating models depicting mycelium growth and decay, and by actively participating in utilizing a living organism to produce a good, the project prompts critical reflection on our inclination toward controlling and exploiting other life forms.

The displayed artwork consists of a multimedia installation divided into three parts: a video showcasing a 3D-modeled and animated Reishi fungus undergoing various stages of decay, a dried Reishi fungus emerging from paper waste, and materials utilized in the cultivation process of the fungi.