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Jason Huynh Brisbane State High School
Unnatural Evolution
insect specimens, circuit boards, wire, electronics, in a custom wood and glass frame

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Unnatural Evolution is a modern take on the ‘Ship of Theseus’ paradox developed by the Ancient Greek historian and philosopher Plutarch; it questions the concept of whether or not an object remains fundamentally the same - having all of it’s original components replaced. Unnatural Evolution conceptualises entomology and cyborgism creating life forms exhibiting both biological and technological components. The hybridised insects invite the audience to explore the prospect of technology merging with biological structures to induce pseudo-evolution. As technology advances, so will humanity as a species. Unnatural evolution focuses on the preservation of organisms through taxidermy and the evolutionary pressures induced by human impact.

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Jason Huynh

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