Arvid Jense

Here you go, see some of my projects, the works of a being navigating the thresholds of metamodernism, nondual thinking, and the meta-crisis through design, performance, and critical inquiry

MetaFool2025

An exploration of the sacred clown archetype, humor, and migration discourse—breaking dogmas and engaging with cultural narratives.

See more: Instagram

Water in the Desert2025

A poetic critique of corporate extraction, environmental justice, and resistance, set in Chihuahua's arid landscapes.

Collaborators: Hugo, Chihuahua locals

SAM and the Bestiary of Autonomous Machines2019

A speculative catalog of playful, critical autonomous machines exploring artificial life and ethics.

Omninaut2017-2021

Immersive performances bridging human-machine interaction and space exploration, with a touch of the liminal.

Collaborators: Marie Caye

See more: Youtube

Pigstrument2016

A hybrid sound-producing instrument and interactive performance system, merging biology with technology to explore new auditory possibilities.

Collaborators: ZLTO, Marie Caye

Hear more: Video

Full Body Smart Automatic Manipulator2019

A versatile robotic system designed for precision tasks in unpredictable environments, seamlessly blending technology and human assistance.

Collaborators: Chronus Art Center, Rachel Yin, Alexander van der Zalm, Michelle O’Higgins, Marie Caye

See more: Video

Omniphone2021

An all-encompassing communication device, integrating voice, vision, and tactile feedback to create the ultimate interface for human-machine collaboration.

Collaborators: Re-Creatie, Marie Caye

Read more: Article

Alibabaum Sortium2018

A speculative catalog of buyable objects, re-imagining commerce and collaboration in a hyper-connected world of networked systems.

Collaborators: GEO-DESIGN, Marie Caye

Read more: Article

Billboards2020

Exploring the intersection of urban aesthetics, advertising, and the hidden stories of technology, this project redefines the role of billboards in modern society.

Tree Antenna2018

Reflection on antennas hiding as trees, merging biology with wireless technology in a harmonious(?) way.

Collaborators: Marie Caye

Read more: Article

Toilet2019

A critical reflection on the future of sanitation and design, exploring the social, environmental, and technological implications of the toilet in modern society.

Collaborators: Marie Caye

Read more: Article

Borders of Europe & Turtle Island2024

Collaborations with Indigenous communities, amplifying resistance and decolonial perspectives in border spaces.

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