Asthir gehrayee 

Artists: Monica Hirano (Brazil), Sayli Kulkarni (India), David Mcfarlane (UK), Jaime Jackson (UK) and Irini Kalaitzidi (UK)

The illustrative power of Generative AI was used to plunge into the deep blue depths of the ocean in order to make a bodily
wish for oceanic healing. Asthir Gehrayee (translating to unstable depths) guided spectators to witness the impact of individual and collaborative efforts in light of oceanic health. The piece utilised motion recognition to involve spectators in the experience by responding to their movements. As they moved, the unfolding ocean in front of them reflected their actions. The level of patience and coordination demonstrated by the audience affected the harmony of the audiovisual representation of the depicted plankton world. Highlighting the crucial role that planktons played in sustaining oceanic health, this artwork paid homage to this very necessary, yet almost invisible being and its contribution to oceans’ desired (in)stability.

This FutureFantastic Commission was supported by the India-UK Together Season of Culture Grant by the British Council as a part of the BeFantastic Within Fellowship