The Lichen Diaries is a new audio visual series created by the Canadian Berlin based artist Scott Monteith, best known under his stage name Deadbeat. The project utilizes data from both the growth and decay patterns of various lichen and fungi to drive a vast array of melodic and rhythmic sound generators resulting in hypnotic organic soundscapes, accompanied by a panorama of layered road movies from across the globe which invite the audience into a world of constantly undulating morphosis. In equal parts futurist and nostalgic, the Lichen Diaries is a powerful creative reflection of our interconnectedness to the wider world, in all its grandeur, beauty and occasional terror.

Hover over the piece to reveal the control menu. Click the play button to start audio and video, click circular layer toggles to interact. Best viewed on desktop using a Chrome-based browser.

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