SI Visions

Julia Tcharfas on Artificial Ecosystems

Season 1, Episode 8

2016

Still from Julia Tcharfas on Artificial Ecosystems, 2016.

Revealing the scope of her research on closed system environments, artist and curator Julia Tcharfas considers Biosphere II in Arizona, and its implications for life on other planets.

SI: Visions is a groundbreaking online video series, exploring the ideas and fascinations of some of today’s most forward-looking artists. Capturing a first-person point of view, these video essays are made in close collaboration with each artist, giving audiences immersive access to new ways of making and thinking about art.

This series features Sean Raspet, Tabor Robak, Dora Budor, Christina Forrer, Alex Israel, Simon Denny, Korakrit Arunanondchai, Julia Tcharfas, Lena Henke, Jordan Wolfson, Ian Cheng, Nancy Lupo, Samson Young, Heman Chong, Amy Yao and Rachel Rose.