Biomodding - living sculpture combines computers, gaming culture& ecology

Hey, guys, check this out. It's a greenhouse sculpture powered by excess heat from a giant, overclocked computer.



Artist Angelo Vermeulen, drawing inspiration from the case-modding scene, came up with this idea of fusing art, ecology and technology. In the inside of the case are computer parts, plants and a system of pipes and tubes for water. The computer is a game server with individual game stations surrounding the case. In a collaborative effort, game enthusiasts have developed a multiplayer game which picks up biomodding themes and translates them into a game experience. This way, visitors can become part of the installation by interacting and affecting the ecosystem inside of the case.

But watch for yourself:



The fist version of the sculpture, called Biomodd [ATH¹] was built in Athens, Ohio. Soon more experiments are to follow in Manila, Singapore and Brazil!