5-14-13

5-14-13

“Since the early 1980s, artist Hubert Duprat has been utilizing insects to construct some of his “sculptures.” By removing caddis fly larvae from their natural habitat and providing them with precious materials, he prompts them to manufacture cases that resemble jewelers’ creations. Information theory, as explained by biologists such as Jacques Monod and Henri Atlan, helps us understand what seems to be the insect’s aesthetic behavior. The activities of the caddis worm, as manipulated by Hubert Duprat, are prompted by the “noise”—-beads, pearls and 18-karat gold pieces—-introduced by the artist into the insect’s environment.”

“Since the early 1980s, artist Hubert Duprat has been utilizing insects to construct some of his “sculptures.” By removing caddis fly larvae from their natural habitat and providing them with precious materials, he prompts them to manufacture cases that resemble jewelers’ creations. Information theory, as explained by biologists such as Jacques Monod and Henri Atlan, helps us understand what seems to be the insect’s aesthetic behavior. The activities of the caddis worm, as manipulated by Hubert Duprat, are prompted by the “noise”—-beads, pearls and 18-karat gold pieces—-introduced by the artist into the insect’s environment.”

6-9-12, chompers

6-9-12, chompers

6-9-12, cabinet bat

6-9-12, cabinet bat

Promotional photos for our [Morose & Macabre’s] next installment of our annual event, The Atrocity Exhibition, “PHANTASMAGORIA”. Pictured are myself [Aaron Doctor/ “Dr. Morose”], Macabre Noir, Lilith DeVille, Cherri Baum, Nick Noir, and Penny De La Poison. Photos by Kevin Ross of KrossProcess.com, editing by Macabre Noir and Guytano Kalicicki. 

Information about the event, Morose and Macabre, our work, etc, can be found at:

https://www.facebook.com/MoroseAndMacabresAtrocityExhibition

https://www.facebook.com/MoroseAndMacabre

http://moroseandmacabre.com/atrocity2012.html

http://www.etsy.com/shop/doctormorose

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Loren Williams
Cabinet de curiosités (détail), 1995

ontheedgeofdarkness:

Loren Williams

Cabinet de curiosités (détail), 1995

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