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Biomodd
May 15, 2009, 06:59 AM
What is biomodd (http://www.biomodd.net)?

Biomodd (http://www.biomodd.net) is an interactive and collaborative art project that integrates nature and technology. The aim of the project is to create an art installation in which different forms of plant life coexist with a fully functioning computer system. This system is built almost entirely from recycled computers, and plant growth is stimulated by the excess heat of the working electronics. Visitors can interact with this art installation by playing a multiplayer computer game that runs on this hybrid system. Developed and first launched by Belgian artist Angelo Vermeulen in the USA, the idea is now being expanded and relaunched in the Philippines.

http://www.biomodd.net/_/rsrc/1241610534590/overview/Biomodd%20%5BATH1%5D%20photomontage12_v2.jpg?height=296&width=420

The Biomodd Computer Drive

Biomodd Los Baņos, in partnership with the University of the Philippines Open University and Informatics, present The Biomodd Computer Drive.

If you have old computers, monitors, and other computer parts, Biomodd needs your help. Biomodd is a sculpture made up of computers and plants. The second-hand equipment you donate will be integrated into the final artwork.

Computer drop off is on May 23, Saturday, 2-8pm at the Green Papaya Art Projects, 41 T. Gener St. Kamuning, Quezon City.

Celebrate art and recycling with music by DJ Drumlander and Dxzvizhawnz. Early donors of computers and monitors will receive a P500 gift certificate from Informatics.

This event is also brought to you by UP Circuit, Green Papaya Art Projects, Haliya Light Fruit Wine, VuQo Vodka, and Purefoods Tender Juicy.

WANT TO DONATE BUT CANNOT ATTEND THE EVENT? Please send me a pm.

http://www.biomodd.net/_/rsrc/1242126642200/overview/biomodd%20computer%20drive%20invite.jpg?height=270&width=420

OguRat
May 17, 2009, 03:26 PM
Is this essentially a casemod with plants?

Biomodd
May 18, 2009, 09:05 AM
It is, except it's about 8 feet high, has 9 gamestations, and has woodcarved frames from Paete. :)

Biomodd
May 22, 2009, 09:45 AM
Please visit T. Gener St in Kamuning, QC tomorrow from 2 to 8 pm. Even if you have no plans of donating computer parts you're still welcome to join the festivities. :)

Verbl Kint
May 23, 2009, 11:10 AM
Gonna check this event out. May alkohol ba? :D

Biomodd
May 23, 2009, 02:16 PM
Meron po. One of our sponsors is a great vodka brand. :)

Verbl Kint
Aug 22, 2009, 11:45 AM
Saw this in the news! Attack of the 9-foot semi-biological casemod. :lol:

http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/regions/view/20090820-221113/A_fusion_of_art,_technology_and_ecology

http://images.inquirer.net/media/newsinfo/inquirerheadlines/regions/images/pic-08200159340628.jpg

Biomodd
Sep 3, 2009, 04:46 PM
http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs235.snc1/8234_1154847005272_1650610964_392005_4909338_n.jpg

Biomodd is on display right now at the Museum of Contemporary Art and Design (MCAD). It's at P. Ocampo near Taft Ave. in front of St. Scholastica's College.

http://www.biomodd.net

What's in it? At a glance:

6 Gamestations and 1 Server all running on Linux
Customized network game inspired by Laguna mythology
Aquaponics setup (Aquaculture+Hydroponics), also used to cool the CPU
Arduino sensor array for humidity, moisture, temperature, etc.
Woodcarvings from Paete
A variety of plant life from Mt. Makiling
"Multinational" algae, also used on the liquid-cooling setup
And more!