共生矩阵 Original

Shoals of fish and flocks of birds form a closed energy loop through a dynamic "predation-nourishment" balance, relying on overlapping habitats to establish a self-regulating system for their population sizes. However, human spatial intrusion and resource exploitation not only fragment the co-evolutionary network between species but also disrupt the continuous operation of this synergistic mechanism.

The term "Matrix" refers to our translation of this system into a computable model. Using the classic Boid flocking algorithm—governed by local interaction rules such as separation, alignment, and cohesion—we simulate the patterns of self-organizing behavior in biological groups, constructing a dynamic interplay between balance and disorder within the ecosystem.

When audience members enter the exhibition space and approach the interactive pool, their presence acts as a disruptive variable within the system. This interference alters the swimming trajectories of the fish, causing them to gradually disperse, which in turn triggers the synchronized disappearance of the birds. Ultimately, it dissolves the algorithmically sustained aquatic tableau—a representation of ecological harmony.

Through a poetic yet rigorously designed interactive experience, the artist aims to reframe the dialogue between humanity and nature, guiding viewers beyond an anthropocentric mindset toward a more reflective state of "ecological empathy."