-We are an audiovisual duo exploring the interconnectedness between biological ecosystems and technological systems through artificial intelligence, electronic music, and generative visuals. Inspired by the networks of fungal hyphae, we aim to create immersive experiences that reflect natural patterns and interactions.

We integrate biological data into our work, allowing us to visualize these connections. Our project seeks to challenge the boundaries between nature and technology, inviting audiences to reflect on the hidden relationships within our ecosystems. Through our performances and installations, we strive to foster a deeper understanding of the intricate ties that bind us to the natural world. It’s not about answers, it’s about sparking curiosity and showing how deeply everything is intertwined.

-Our creative process is a blend of exploration, experimentation, and collaboration. We start by diving into an idea or concept, often inspired by nature, technology, or both. From there, we allow ourselves to experiment freely with the tools at hand: our synthesizers, animation and CGI softwares, AI tools, biological images, etc.

We love the spontaneity of workshop/jam sessions, where we simply turn on the synthesizers and screens and let the process unfold. It’s about letting the process guide us, trying out different combinations of sound, visuals, and getting constant feedback from it.

Sometimes, we take our work outdoors, bringing a portable projector into nature. We've ended up creating mini projections on tree trunks, plants, and rocks. These outdoor experiments not only inspire new visuals but also generate fresh data, giving us new perspectives and ideas that we bring back into our work.

The goal is to stay flexible, letting the technology and the art evolve together in real-time. Through these sessions, ideas shift and take form, often with surprising results. It’s a very organic process, where we try to create something that feels alive and dynamic, just like the ecosystems we’re inspired by.

-I think that was the first time we performed live as Hyphae. It happened at Monopol, this really unique space in Berlin, and it felt like a real turning point for us. Up until then, we’d both been focused on our individual artistic journeys, so this was the first time we officially came together as a duo. It was such a beautiful, spontaneous night, and we got to share it with other incredibly talented Argentine artists, some of whom were also living in Berlin.

That moment made us realize just how important the connection with the audience is and how much it can shape the experience. It’s something we’ve decided to keep as a central part of our work, which is why we’re so focused on creating live A/V performances and installations that exist in physical spaces. The immediacy and energy of live interaction bring a layer to the project that feels essential to us.

-The integration of technology has profoundly shaped our artistic vision and creative process. With our backgrounds in audiovisual post-production, we’ve embraced AI tools as a way to push the boundaries of what we can create. Platforms like MidJourney, Stable Diffusion, Kling, and Luma have enabled us to explore diverse styles and concepts, generating visuals that often serve as the foundation for our multimedia projects.

Beyond AI-driven image generation, we incorporate these visuals into motion graphics, blending them with 3D software like Blender or Maya, and also Touchdesigner, to craft dynamic narratives that complement our electronic music. This interplay between sound and imagery is central to our work, where each element enhances the other. We also experiment with AI sound tools mixed with analog and digital synthesizers to design audio landscapes inspired by natural phenomena. This constant dialogue drives us to explore new applications and discover innovative ways to visualize and sonify the complex relationships found in nature.

For us, the integration of technology is a way to expand our artistic language and uncover new possibilities for storytelling.

-It’s a controversial topic! Well, AI doesn’t create art on its own, it’s always part of a process where the artist plays a key role. We’re the ones who decide what data to use, set up the algorithms, and sift through the results to shape the final piece. In that sense, AI acts more like a collaborator or a creative tool that brings something unexpected to the table, but the artist remains the driving force.

What’s interesting is that AI art feels a lot like conceptual art. It’s not just about the finished piece, it’s about the entire process: choosing the data, experimenting with the tools, and making decisions along the way. That’s where creativity really happens. Without the artist’s input, the AI’s outputs wouldn’t have much meaning, they’d just be random.

In the end, AI is helping us rethink authorship. It’s less about one person “making” the art and more about the back-and-forth between human creativity and technology. That collaboration is what makes it exciting—and what keeps the artist’s vision at the heart of it all.

But it’s also important to acknowledge a big issue: a lot of these systems are trained on huge datasets that often include the work of artists, usually without their permission or credit. It’s something that feels unfair, especially when you think about how much effort and creativity goes into those works. Those datasets are what make these tools so powerful, which is why it’s such a tricky topic. But we think it’s worth having conversations about how this can be done more ethically, maybe by being more transparent about what’s in the datasets, giving artists the option to opt in or out, or even finding ways to compensate them when their work is included. After all, it’s those contributions that make this kind of technology possible in the first place.

-We were drawn to apply for the AI Hokusai residency because it offers a unique opportunity to push the boundaries of our creative process in a way that aligns with our vision. We’ve always been interested in exploring the intersection of nature and technology, and this residency presents a chance to dive deeper into that.

Hokusai’s own ability to capture the beauty and complexity of nature resonates with our approach. The residency provides a platform to experiment and collaborate in a new, inspiring environment, where we can expand our understanding of how AI can be integrated into our work. Additionally, we’re excited to be part of a community of talented fellow residents who bring their own knowledge and expertise. Sharing ideas and learning from each other enriches our creative process, offering new perspectives and insights that contribute to the evolution of our work. It’s an exciting opportunity to grow, experiment, learn, and hopefully create something innovative.

-We hope to deepen our exploration of the relationship between nature and technology, specifically through the use of AI, sound, and immersive environments. One key inspiration for us is Hokusai’s interpretation of water, particularly his depictions of waterfalls and the flow of water in his paintings. We’re fascinated by how he captured the dynamic and ever-changing nature of water, yet also conveyed a sense of stillness or "frozen" movement. This interplay between flow and stillness is something we want to explore in our piece: how water seems to flow but also feels suspended in time.

Our goal is to create an experience that allows the audience to step into a space that reflects both the beauty of nature and the technology we use to interpret it. We hope this piece sparks curiosity, offering a moment to reflect on the interconnectedness of natural and digital worlds.

-What’s key to our approach is that AI is never just a one-step solution. We don’t simply provide an input and accept the output as final. Instead, it’s a dynamic feedback process. The results generated by AI often become inputs for other tools or are reprocessed through additional software, creating a continuous loop of refinement and transformation. This back-and-forth allows us to push the creative potential of each element, blending the unexpected with intentionality.

By integrating AI platforms such as ChatGPT, Stable Diffusion, MidJourney, Luma, Kling and so on, AI inspires us to push creative boundaries. This ongoing dialogue with AI ensures that our work remains alive, constantly evolving, and deeply connected to the themes we explore.

-A central element of our work is the use of analog and digital synthesizers, where the interconnected cables reflect the idea of hyphal networks. Just as hyphae connect in a complex web of communication, our synthesizers create a similar network through sound. We are interested in mastering AI tools to visualize this analogy, creating visuals that mirror the connectivity of ecosystems and modular systems. This way we hope to push the boundaries of our practice and create deeper, more meaningful connections between the natural world and technological art forms.

AI also allows for hybrid workflows, where outputs from one AI are reprocessed, combined, or transformed, creating a feedback loop that enriches the creative process.

-Our advice is to try to embrace AI and digital tools as collaborators. The process of creating with these tools is where the real creativity happens. It’s not just about feeding an algorithm and accepting whatever comes out—it’s about curating the input, experimenting with the settings, mixing them with other softwares, and refining the results to shape a final piece that reflects your vision. Think of it as a back-and-forth conversation, where the unexpected can spark new ideas. At the same time, it’s important to bring your own background and experience into the mix. Don’t forget the value of non-digital techniques and materials you’ve worked with in the past. By merging these traditional practices with the power of AI, you can create a richer, more textured outcome, blending the digital with the physical. Integrating different materialities and techniques can fuel new possibilities and create something unique.