Hidden Lands

Hidden Lands is an artwork exploring the unique ecosystem of the Medog region of China (墨脫 In Chinese; མེ་ཏོག་རྫོང in Tibetan). This interactive artwork uses artificial intelligence to synthesise the diverse aspects of this ecosystem - which ranges from glaciers to rainforests - and is only fully visible if it is being directly observed. By requiring the presence of the observer to complete the work, Hidden Lands reminds us of the connection between ourselves and these fragile ecosystems, as well as the attention we need to pay to them. The piece also takes inspiration from the local community in the region, who when speaking of the unique landscape, plants and animals that live there, described it as a place that ‘will remain hidden until the time is right for it to be revealed’.

Hidden Lands was displayed at CBD COP15 in collaboration with the organisation Shanshui. More information here and here

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