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

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MetaFool2025

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

See more: Instagram

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Water in the Desert2025

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

Collaborators: Hugo, Chihuahua locals

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SAM and the Bestiary of Autonomous Machines2019

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

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Omninaut2017-2021

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

Collaborators: Marie Caye

See more: Youtube

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Billboards2020

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

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Tree Antenna2018

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

Collaborators: Marie Caye

Read more: Article

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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

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Borders of Europe & Turtle Island2024

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

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