Danielle Siembieda
Co-Operative Existence

BioArt installation, 2023
Ferrofluid, plastic, wood, magnets
In a post-people world, the planet has become anti-fragile due to a combination of depopulation and evolution of the human and nature’s own understanding of its science, genomic ancestry, and adaptation. Humans realized that their actions were causing irreversible damage to the environment, creating new systems and technologies aimed at preserving the planet’s resources. However, nature’s ability to adapt and evolve played a crucial role in the planet’s transformation from a vulnerable to an anti-fragile one. Through natural selection and genetic variation, species were able to survive and thrive in changing environments, leading to a more diverse and resilient ecosystem. The descendants of Homosapiens have learned to coexist with nature, cultivating a mutualistic relationship that one must not obliterate the other. Together, human ingenuity and nature’s adaptive capacity have created a new paradigm of living that promotes sustainability, resilience, and long-term survival.
