METAMENTIS

Will Duwe

"Structured yet fluid, the pieces in this collection act as a dark reflection of humanity’s legacy, emphasizing the tension between control and biological evolution. " 

Concept Statement

This collection explores an alternate future in which humanity has been replaced as the apex predator by two opposing forces: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Organoid Intelligence (OI). These successors represent the enduring "nature vs. nurture" debate that once defined the human condition. 

AI is constructed from artificial, inorganic materials but trained on human thoughts and behaviors. It operates with apathy toward individualism and personal desire, functioning as a hive mind that prioritizes the survival and advancement of its species above all else. 

In contrast, OI is the "rib" of mankind—an organic extension of humanity itself. It embodies a deeper sense of personal identity and freedom, symbolizing liberation through nature and a return to the symbiotic relationships that all life once shared before human dominance. 

Structured yet fluid, the pieces in this collection act as a dark reflection of humanity’s legacy, emphasizing the tension between control and biological evolution. 

The Gallery

Photo credit: Emi Denhof

Will Duwe