TED Talks Daily Art that imagines new ways of living with machines | Anicka Yi
Aug 19, 2022
Anicka Yi, a conceptual artist known for her innovative lighter-than-air machines inspired by soft robotics and nature, shares her fascinating insights. She challenges us to envision machines as more than just tools, proposing that they could evolve into companions. Anicka discusses her captivating installations at Tate Modern, featuring her autonomous creations called aerobes. She prompts a thoughtful dialogue on human-machine coexistence, encouraging us to reflect on how sensory experiences can bridge the emotional gap between technology and humanity.
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Holistic Machines
- Anicka Yi finds modern technology limiting due to its cold and flat nature.
- She envisions machines as holistic companion species, reflecting our symbiotic nature.
Aerobes at the Tate
- For a Tate Modern installation, Anicka Yi created an "aquarium of machines" featuring aerobes.
- These aerobes, inspired by nature, moved fluidly and evoked awe rather than fear.
Artificial Life
- Yi's aerobes operate on artificial life simulation, developing unique behaviors and personalities.
- They sense their environment through radio waves and thermal sensing, like living creatures.