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Fungi are an integral part of our ecosystem.
With over 90% of their species still undiscovered, this mysterious natural kingdom could provide us with the answers to medical conditions, waste disposal solutions and may eventually serve as a replacement for some plastics and leather.
Mycotopia explores the growth process using West’s custom time lapse photography method. Each mushroom is photographed under a spectrum of colored lights; seamless blending scientific documentation and surrealistic fantasy.
Each piece features custom sound design by Things You Say. Each musical composition includes recordings of the mushroom’s bioelectrical voltage created by connecting the specimens to a synthesizer.