This project critically explores the creation of “cybryonts,” symbiotic entities formed through the integration of mosses (bryophytes) and cybernetic sculptures. These organisms combine natural and artificial components to address pressing environmental issues in the context of the Anthropocene. The goal is to examine the symbiosis between plants and robots and, by doing so, engage with and question the Anthropocene itself.
Grounded in contemporary debates on the Anthropocene, the project draws from feminist theory, postcolonial perspectives, and new materialism, questioning the human-centric narratives that dominate this geological era. Inspired by Donna Haraway’s cyborg manifesto and the concept of sympoiesis, the cybryonts propose an alternative to technological solutionism and pessimistic catastrophism, offering instead an exploration of coexistence, interdependence, and collective survival. Additionally, the project is influenced by bioart pioneers and interdisciplinary artists who explore plant-machine interactions, such as Ken Rinaldo and Gilberto Esparza.
