projects
epp, colmena, elf, cycle bot, textile board
research
electronics, graphics, AI
about
the idea, exhibitions, awards
contact
elf@electronic-life-forms.com

is a media art and research project of Pascal Glissmann and Martina Höfflin. It investigates the fascination for artificial life and the principles of interaction theoretically and artistically. The design with electronic components and handcrafts is as important as the fusion of art and technology and the interaction with nature and humans.

projects


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epp – electronic pattern parasite

The IFI2 wall#4 is captured by an electronic pattern parasite. This parasite is an organism that crawls up the wall by milling its way into the surface structure leaving a pattern-like structure behind →



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colmena

In summer 2010 a swarm (span.: colmena) of electronic life forms invades the park of the Pilar i Joan Miro Foundation in Palma de Mallorca. About 100 analog creatures in hand-crocheted nests out of wire settled in trees of the … →



Detail parasite sculptures

parasite sculptures

9 sculptures of knitted wire occupy the entrance hall of the Supercomputingcentre of the university in Stuttgart. Parasite circuits sit on them, using the energy given by solar cells to create sounds and movements. In opposite to the supercomputer next … →



elf in Helsinki

elf

elf– Installation with analog electronics, photographs and preserving glasses, 2004-2009 →



news


colmena in the entrance of the foundation

From June 26 to July 2nd we installed the colmena project in the park of the Miro Foundation in Palma de Mallorca. →

elf2010

A collective of elfs conquer museums in Berlin and Dortmund. →

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11.12.2006: elf creature at charity art auction in K21, Düsseldorf →

updates


  • 17/08/2010
    Preparing the trip to Oslo. Get in touch if you are in Norway in September!
  • 04/08/2010
    Still producing creatures for the colmena installation in the Miro park...