The ReGen Lab merges 3D modeling and VR technology to resurrect endangered flora from Shanghai and its environs. Participants navigate digital replicas of these plants, uncovering their intricate structures and reproductive mechanisms. The juxtaposition of digital interfaces and virtualized plant forms underscores the balance between techné and physis, accentuating the urgency of conservation imperatives while probing the ethical and ontological boundaries of digital ecological preservation.
The ReGen Lab, Photo: Lyla Zhou