Biosphere IV is an artisitc response to a bizarre and ambitious experiment that took place in America over 30 years ago, where 8 scientists lived, worked and played together inside an enclosed living system for 2 years, with a view to exploring the possible ways of future living on other planets. 

The Mechanimal team started with an R&D phase at, We The Curious, and are now developing the project and concept further at the Eden Project. Theatre maker Tom Bailey, Producer Andy Franzkowiak and Researcher Dr. Franklin Ginn will invite the audience to come and explore questions, processes and challenges of imagining the future between humans and nature through live performance and audio technology.

This Lunchtime Talk is part of Open Studio Friday, which takes place at the Studio every week.

Do you want to find out what is going on at the Pervasive Media Studio? Are you interested in meeting our residents, talking about a specific project or curious about pervasive media? Why not pack a sandwich and join us for one of our Lunchtime Talks and Open Studio Friday. Lunchtime Talks are informal presentations by Studio residents and associates. They normally take place at 1pm on Friday, are free and open to everybody who’s interested in what we do. After the Talk, we also invite you to stay with us for the afternoon to continue the conversation or work on your own projects. We provide chairs, tables, wireless and a great space. You bring what you need to work with (laptop/mobile). Our open afternoons close at 5pm. Let us know if you’d like a tour of the space and we'll be happy to show you around just before the talk. Send an email to: studio@watershed.co.uk to book your place on a tour.