Ecologies of Becoming explores the entwined realms of art, technology, and the deep connections formed through human-machine collaboration. Authored by the visionary artist and researcher Sougwen Chung, this monograph fuses an extensive body of work that probes the fluidity between humans and technology. The publication serves as a printed testament to Sougwen’s interdisciplinary approach, spanning drawing, performance, and digital fabrication which has been showcased at pivotal exhibitions and residencies worldwide. The book unfurls themes of hybridity, co-creation, and the transformative power of technology in expanding the boundaries of artistic practice. Sougwen’s explorations go beyond the canvas to include custom robotic co-creators, illuminating the potential of machines to enrich the creative process rather than serve as mere tools.

Through Ecologies of Becoming, readers embark on a journey through the artist’s conceptualization of art as a dynamic, relational process, highlighting their commitment to blurring the lines between creator and creation, organic and synthetic, art, technology, and Human-Machine Collaboration.

Size: 9×12” / 256 Pages
Binding: Hardcover / Sewn / Foil Stamping
Printing: Full Colour + Silver

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