Lena Kuzmich
‘Photosynthesizer’ is a musical instrument that generates sound from the electrical output of cyanobacteria and microalgae during photosynthesis. The project explores how biological processes—specifically the photosynthetic activity of cyanobacteria—can be integrated into music-making, creating soundscapes that respond to environmental light. During photosynthesis, cyanobacteria produce electrons that can be measured and transformed into photo-reactive sound. By bringing non-human agencies into the creative process, ‘Photosynthesizer’ highlights the often intangible dynamics of biological life and light.
Created during residency at iii