“Feeling around for the organism”
Soma Oneiroi

Soma Oneiroi
Since 2016, one strand of Tuomas A. Laitinen’s artistic practice has been revolving around other-than-human minds, particularly through octopuses. Based on recorded cephalopod’s brain waves and skin patterning, Laitinen makes a hybrid series of artworks that engages with octopus dreams across video, ultra sonic speakers installation, an artist’s book and a music soundtrack. The goal is to investigate topics of ecology, mythologies and symbiotic coexistence.

Date: 2024-29
Producer: PALO
In cooperation with: the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology
Partners: Pioneer Works NYC (2026), Taidehalli Helsinki and Radius CCA Delft (2027).

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