Papula de Gaia

2019

The Papula de Gaia erupts from the earth, precipitated by an [e]-flow clog. Growing uncontrollably, it threatens to destabilize the surrounding ecosystem, draining it of life. Yet the Papula presents an opportunity in the form of a new ecological niche. A specially adapted Mech-Organic creature has the unique ability to occupy the Papula, feeding off its excess [e]-flow. This creature at first glance resembles a regular patch of Moss, but upon closer examination it can be seen breathing heavily, using its bio-mechanical lung to suck the [e] out from deep within the Papula.

In an ecosystem undergoing a Papula eruption… the Moss Lung alone has the power to restore balance.

Medium

Papula de Gaia
Dome: 3D Modeling in Rhino. Digital Fabrication methods using CNC router on 3/4” Plywood, Acrylic Paint.
Lighting: 16” Plastic Sphere, Custom RGB Bulb, Digital Dimmer Module

Moss Lung
Species: Polytrichum juniperinum & friends
Mechanism: Water Pump, Bladder, Reservoir

Sound & Touchdesign
by Charlie Gangemi

Control
Hardware: PC, Raspberry Pi
Software: Touchdesigner, Python

exhibitionS

The 2019 Otis Mountain Get Down- Commissioned Installation

Constellation Burn 2019- Art Grant Recipient