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Technocrypsis no. 1 Diorama 2by ~rebootmaster2001

Traditional Art / Sculpture / Surreal

**"Orbis Luminarius and Agaricus Plasticus Tectum"**

This is the diorama image which goes alongside this piece [link]

Technocrypsis is the combination of the words techno, meaning technology, and crypsis, a biological term used for methods an organism uses to avoid detection. Technocrypsis is a broad term used to describe an organism that has used crypsis which has been influenced by something man-made. By far the most common influence is technology. Technocrypsis occurred as a result of an over abundance of man-made materials in the natural environment. The ecosystem was forced to adapt and technocrypsis was one of the most creative and sudden adaptations in nature.

There are varying degrees of technocrypsis. Some organisms mimicked a specific model of technology, while others copied several recognizable forms, patterns, colors, and textures found in man-made objects. Here you will see large-scale replicas alongside life-sized models of the amazing creatures that used technocrypsis to go undetected during the technological age.

This information would be presented to the audience before they saw the work. The following information would be next to either the large-scale work or the life-sized work.

Orbis Luminarius is one of the most perfected forms of Technocrypsis. Also known as the Light Bulb Snail, this incredible gastropod has imitated the old fashioned light bulb. It is believed that the cause of this Technocrypsis is due to the sudden use of compact fluorescent bulbs. When the compact fluorescent bulbs became more popular, a surplus of the original light bulbs had to be discarded. At that time recycling was a relatively new and costly operation; so many things were simply discarded. It was in the landfills that the Light Bulb Snail resided. Landfills relied on a plethora of organisms to decompose the materials. Many of the organisms that use Technocrypsis originated in these landfills.

The time span for adaptation at these sites was limited to the life and frequency of landfills. By the time landfills were no longer used, many species were just beginning to change. Many of these adaptations found are arguably varying degrees of Technocrypsis. Biologists are not sure why the Light Bulb Snail adapted so quickly.

Agaricus Plasticus Tectum, also known as the Bottle Cap Mushroom is an example of one of the many organisms which originated in landfill sites. So far, it is the only known organism to mimic a bottle cap offshore. Many organisms have mimicked a bottle cap because of their abundance. In the early 21st century plastic bottle caps were not able to be recycled – only the bottles were. This is because of the higher melting point of the plastic used to make the caps. As a result, the caps were sent to refuse. Most found their way to sea, inspiring much aquatic life to adopt Technocrypsis. However, before they went to sea, the caps found a short-term home in dumps and landfills.

Fungi are known for fast growth and resilience, so it’s not surprising that this mushroom appeared. This fungus originated from the Agaricus Bisporusi, or the “common mushroom” It is non-poisonous, though not typically consumed by humans since it’s found in areas of refuse.

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Now about the art.

The above information was made up by myself, and copyright me.

The snail in this diorama is painted sculpy. The mushrooms are unfired clay.

I plan to do more work like this, and showing them in this museum format.

~SuperLinZ Nov 5, 2009 Professional Traditional Artist

Hells Bells! These are flipping RAD! <3

~rebootmaster2001 Nov 9, 2009 Professional Traditional Artist

Thanks

~gz12wk Oct 29, 2009

cool!

~rebootmaster2001 Oct 29, 2009 Professional Traditional Artist

Thanks

*WingedSonar Oct 28, 2009

Fantastic job on this project! I love how the snail glistens realistically iridescent yet doesn't appear unpleasantly slimy. Interesting concept, and a fun-looking project!

~rebootmaster2001 Oct 29, 2009 Professional Traditional Artist

Thank you!

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