Elysium Echoes
Movable Contemporary Art Installation for SaturnVII Studio
Elysium Echoes delves into the intricate relationship between environmental change and human survival in the post-humanist era, questioning how technological advancements reshape humanity's connection with nature. As humans push the boundaries of innovation, the work explores the delicate balance between progress and ecological sustainability. It challenges humanity to consider whether its interventions harmonise with nature or disrupt the evolutionary processes that have shaped life, urging reflection on the future of both humans and the planet.
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Unique Properties
Elysium Echoes explores the complex relationship between environmental change and human survival in a post-humanist era. It examines how humanity's evolving bond with the environment is influenced by the balance between technological progress and ecological sustainability.
Tags
3D Printing, Art Installation, Interdisciplinary Art, FutureEcology, ContemporaryTechArt
Production Technology
Rotating Motor, 3D Printing, Resin, Metal, Acrylic
Design Challenge
Elysium Echoes deconstructs the complex bond between humans and nature, prompting reflection on technological progress and its impact on life and evolution. As humanity's influence grows, a crucial question arises: should we reshape nature in the name of technology? Though the "post-human era" remains uncertain, it echoes a warning—our pursuit to replace the Creator may not unfold as envisioned.
Project Duration
London Design Week 14–21 September 2024 Dutch Design Week 19–27 October 2024
Operation Flow
This dynamic installation explores biodiversity and evolution in the transition from humans to post-humans. Comprising three parts—human, transitional forms, and post-human—it rotates continuously, disrupting and recombining stages to simulate evolutionary shifts and new species. The work challenges biological boundaries and provokes thought on evolution, technology, and humanity’s future.
Research
This research uses a speculative, practice-led approach to explore how technological progress reshapes humanity’s relationship with nature in the Anthropocene. Grounded in post-humanist theory, it critiques ethical ambiguities of ecological intervention and envisions alternative evolutionary paths. Through immersive installation art, kinetic prototyping, and participatory observation, a rotating structure (human/transitional/post-human) simulates evolutionary disruption. Data from 87 interviews, audience analytics, and impact simulations reveal a tension between techno-optimism and ecological humility, with 73% reconsidering humanity’s stewardship. The work advocates for ethical, interdisciplinary governance and positions design as a mediator between science and societal values.
Inspiration
In the post-human era, I explore how shifting environments and productivity levels shape human gene selection. Technological progress aids adaptation, yet sudden ecological upheaval risks collapsing our systems, regressing productivity and forcing genetic adaptation to dominate survival. Here, mutation emerges as life’s most reliable tool.
Project Overview
Elysium Echoes Movable Contemporary Art Installation has been a Bronze winner in the Fine Arts and Art Installation Design award category in the year 2024 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
Image Credits
For design images and photos please credit Yiru Wang.
Bronze Recognition
Yiru Wang was recognized with the coveted Bronze A' Design Award in 2025, a testament to excellence of their work Elysium Echoes Movable Contemporary Art Installation.
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