“ How can climate and geological data be transformed into tangible interfaces that reveal the entanglement of tectonic activity, agriculture, and colonial commodity systems?”
Tales from the Sunda Plate is a multimedia installation that translates weather patterns, volcanic activity, and coffee cultivation into interactive audiovisual experiences. Inspired by the tectonic plate that shapes Southeast Asia, the work uses conductive objects and sensor-based interfaces to allow visitors to physically engage with environmental data.
The project investigates how geological processes condition agricultural systems and how these systems are embedded in colonial histories of extraction. Coffee serves as a key lens, linking fertile volcanic soils to global supply chains and climate vulnerability.
Developed during a Culture Moves Europe residency, the installation represents my ongoing interest in making complex planetary processes perceptible through embodied interaction. It aligns closely with research into tangible climate futures and computational storytelling.
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Tools: TouchDesigner · Playtronica and conductive interfaces · Data visualization · Laser cutting & 3D printing