From Hutong Scrap to Sonic Dreams
For more than 20 years on the Chinese mainland, French artist Guibog has prowled Beijing’s hutongs, collecting discarded circuit boards and electronic parts. What started as a recycling experiment has evolved into a unique form of interactive music-making—each salvaged component finds a second life as part of a talking sound machine.
Philosophy Meets Future Tech
Inspired by the Daoist philosopher Zhuangzi, Guibog programs AI‑powered voice modules into his creations, allowing them to recite fragments of ancient texts in glitchy, rhythmic patterns. The result is a hybrid performance that feels both timeless and futuristic—where fables about butterflies mingling with dreams collide with beeps, drones and digital echoes.
A Voice for Sustainability
Beyond the surreal audio experience, Guibog’s work highlights a simple yet powerful message: waste can fuel wonder. By upcycling e‑waste from China’s tech capital, he challenges conventions about art, consumerism and environmental impact. Each installation is a conversation starter about the lifecycle of our gadgets and the stories they carry.
A Global Call to Remix
Guibog’s sonic alchemy resonates with young global citizens, entrepreneurs and changemakers alike—anyone curious about the intersection of culture, tech and sustainability. It invites us all to ask: what narratives are hidden in our old devices, and how might we remix them into something entirely new?
Join the Experiment
Ready to hear history in a circuit board? Share your own eco‑art ideas and join the dialogue on how art and AI can reshape our future.
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