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KATIE // FOUND FOOTAGE AND RESEARCH IDEAS

Continuing my search of found footage of nature, I discovered microscope views of leaves and mushrooms that make it look alive and creates a sci-fi feel. I plan to expand this search and begin editing some experiments with these, along with nature growth time lapses. All these videos create abstract shapes and colours that look almost alien-like, relating to my current theme.




I also want to research why and how nature is alive and comparing this to other-than-human theories. This includes photosynthesis and cultures and societies where they live as other-than-humans with nature.

When researching this footage, I discovered a lot of footage of mould/fungus growth. I have had a personal experience with mould issues in my student house and to put it dramatically, it has been taking over my life. So what better form of nature to look into than something that is harmful to humans and is taking a huge impact on us today. I like the idea of telling this story from the point of view of mould/fungus and plan to do more research on this. 



In my current practice I am exploring science fiction inspired futures. Heavily influenced by the Anthropocene, I aim to create a surreal interpretations of the future where nature is the protagonist. In a world where nature is being destroyed, I think it's important to consider other forms of living in a way to change this. I am currently interested in other-than-human theories, an environment where humans and other species co-exist and are treated as equals. I am also interested in out of the ordinary plant life and fungi that looks alien-like. Although traditionally working in paint and multi-media, I am looking to create more video artwork that will tie into my futuristic theme. Using a bright science fiction inspired colour palette, I aim to create a utopia of a future naturalistic world that contrasts against the world we live in today.

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