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This project connects to Michael Bailey’s Mycofiltration project. We use mycelium (mushrooms) as a water filter to filter the blackwater into reusable water. Inspired by this simple experiment, I would like to either compose a musical score, or generative music algorithm using MaxMSP reflecting the process of how mushrooms filter water.

Current Experiments and Next Steps —

Mycelium is a versatile and sustainable marvel in various fields. It can not only break down pollutants and contaminants, but also offer a nutritious source of food, rich in proteins, vitamins, and minerals. Beyond that, mycelium has found utility in construction as a sustainable alternative to traditional materials, providing eco-friendly building, clothing, and even computing. I would love to dig more into mushrooms and do creative art with it in the future.

Nutrient Exchange —

• Midi-biosonification with electrodes
• “the seemingly sentient, mycorrhizal ambient music” of Matthewdavid
    • "Mycorrhizal fungi as drivers of ecosystem processes in heathland and boreal forest biomes."
    • "Role of Fungi in Bioremediation of Emerging Pollutants"







    BYUNGKYU LEE



    I am a sound designer, artist, and avid ant enthusiast. I have done a sound installation series called Anthesizer, that blends art, science, and engineering. Inspired by the striking similarities between ants and humans, it explores their world through a unique lens that fuses his scientific inquiry with artistic expression.


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    “One of my favorite animals is the Emperor penguin, endemic to Antarctica. I always wanted to be one of the researchers and scientists who developed sustainable, alternative energy, but here I am making sound art at CalArts. Perhaps mushrooms can save not only LA but the whole world from climate change.” - BL
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