Ying Ang Explores Fungal Networks in New Photo Series
Photographer Ying Ang's latest series 'Fruiting Bodies' delves into the world of mycelium and fungi, reflecting contemporary anxieties about ecological collapse. The work draws parallels between fungal networks and human infrastructure, particularly data centers encroaching on natural aquifers. Ang's images capture the delicate, often overlooked structures of fungi, suggesting resilience and decay. The series is presented as a meditation on interconnectedness and survival amid environmental crisis.
Key facts
- Ying Ang created the series 'Fruiting Bodies'
- The series focuses on mycelium and fungi
- It addresses fears of ecocide and wildfires
- Data centers near natural aquifers are referenced
- The work explores parallels between fungal networks and human infrastructure
- Images depict delicate fungal structures
- The series is a meditation on interconnectedness and survival
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Artists
- Ying Ang