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Designed like a lab experiment, four tests guide visitors on an intimate journey, pushing the boundaries of what we perceive as individual limits, revealing instead the intricate and constantly entangled relationships that operate both within and beyond the anthropocentric view of everyday life.
TEST [A]
MY SAMPLES [A DEEPER LOOK]
Throughout a four-week period, I grew bacterial cultures from samples collected from different parts of my body using agar on petri dishes. The intention was to macroscopically explore an otherwise unseen world, one in constant flux that accompanies me through every moment of my existence. A world marked by conflicts but also symbiotic connections of mutual benefit.
- Mouth
- ear (R)
- ear (L)
- foot (L)
- foot (R)
- scalp
- genitals
- anus
- armpit
- forehead
- nose
- hand (L)
TEST [B]
LIVE STREAMING
[EXPLORING MY SKIN]
A performative and curiously introspective journey that aims to explore the entirety of my body's surface. Employing a USB microscope, I streamed live a deep examination of my skin to gain a closer look at the arena where epic battles unfold between microorganisms aligned with me and potential threats. The skin, particularly the epidermis composed of dead cells, functions as both a boundary and a shield, while also serving as the primary interface with the surrounding environment.
TEST [C]
[WANNA TRY?]
You are invited to join this collective project and send photos of your samples. Below, you'll find a brief tutorial on how to collect samples of microorganisms from your body while minimizing potential contamination from external agents.
- Wear gloves.
- Wear surgical mask.
- Take a cotton swab.
- Scrub the cotton swab over a portion of your body (we suggest mouth, hands, or feet).
- Quicky open the petri dish, rub the tip of the cotton swab over the surface then close the lid.
- On the dish’s edge write down your name, the current date and the body part you sampled.
TEST [D]
YOUR SAMPLES [first week]
[second week]
[third week]
[fourth week]
[LET’S SEE]
The samples collected from your body during the exhibition at the KTO theatre are showcased in this section. Over a span of four weeks, weekly updates will provide you with the opportunity to witness the gradual growth and development of your microorganisms. After this period, all specimens will be safely destroyed to prevent potential biological risk, as well as to protect your privacy, given the potential presence of DNA traces.