Bio-Art and the Cultural Aesthetics of Regeneration
Keywords:
regeneration, bio-art, posthumanism, environmental aesthetics, speculative designAbstract
This study investigates the concept of regeneration as both a biological process and a cultural aesthetic within the field of contemporary bio-art. It proposes that bio-art, through its integration of living systems and technoscientific practices, redefines regeneration as an interdisciplinary design philosophy addressing environmental, cultural, and ethical concerns. Building on environmental humanities and posthuman theory, the study examines three emblematic artworks-Philip Beesley’s Hylozoic Ground, Maya Lin’s Wavefield , and Agnes Meyer-Brandis’s Moon Goose Colony. This study argues that regenerative aesthetics challenge anthropocentric worldviews, fostering ecological consciousness and speculative futures through artistic engagement.
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