“Epizoons” are fictional lifeforms made out of ceramics and electronic sensors that react to their environment with changing voices and sound. The project draws inspiration from Lynn Margulis’ theory of evolution by symbiosis and Donna Haraway’s concept of “becoming with” of all lifeforms. It explores ways of audiovisually relaying the invisible human-made changes in our environment and its effects on us and our non-human co-lifeforms, and fosters awareness of our not being alone on this planet.
Jürgen Buchinger studied Art History, Philosophy and French Language at the University of Vienna and Film at the Lucerne School of Art and Design. He maintains an experimental and research based art practice where he explores the connections of technologies and media with subject matter in search of new forms of aesthetic expression and the communication of knowledge outside of discursive language. His works have been exhibited in several European countries. He lives and works in Basel (CH).
