Hacking Nature’s Musicians - The Art of Electronic Naturalism

Explore the fascinating intersection of art, nature, and electronics in this 28-minute conference talk. Delve into the concept of "electronic naturalism" and discover how simple analog circuits can mimic life-like behaviors such as chirping crickets, croaking frogs, and singing birds. Learn about generating animal sounds through hardware and gain insights into the speaker's artistic journey. Examine the blurred lines between living organisms and electronic devices, and contemplate the role of electricity as the spark of life. Gain a deeper understanding of the creative process behind electronic naturalism through numerous examples and an abbreviated survey of the artist's work.