Cyanotribes (revisited)

A Speculative Journey into a Post-Anthropocentric Future

Hubmann, Tom ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-7167-8134 (2024) Cyanotribes (revisited). In: Death x Design x Culture, 4-6 September 2024, Falmouth University. (Unpublished)

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Abstract / Summary

The fundamental principal of a post anthropocentric future is based around the idea that humans have had a substantial negative impact on the planet and thus, brought about a new geological age. In the many narratives and texts, both fictional and academic, a great deal of emphasis is placed upon exploring post human temporalities. However, scientific and historical research strongly suggest that a true post anthropocentric future will likely be devoid of human or humanoid lifeforms altogether.

Building on a previous practise based research output that utilises illustration and visual imagery (Cyanobacteria, 2023), this presentation seeks to engage and provoke a meaningful and critical dialogue around this very theme. It speculates on a future whereby all carbon based life has ceased to exist following a total collapse of our planets eco systems, and a new life form is beginning to emerge. In doing so, it forces us to confront and realise a range of existential questions regarding both our existence, and more specifically, our death.

In addition, it will look at how the framework of speculative fiction in literature could be used to provide a useful methodology in relation to exploring post anthropocentric futures and scenarios when applied to the discipline of art and design.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Subjects:	Creative Art & Design > Illustration & Drawing Communication > Visual & Graphic Design History, Geography & Environment
Courses by Department:	The Falmouth School of Art
Depositing User:	Tom Hubmann
Date Deposited:	22 Oct 2024 14:44
Last Modified:	15 Nov 2024 15:25
URI:	https://repository.falmouth.ac.uk/id/eprint/5737

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