BODY MACHINE (MERIDIANS) - Glacial Biome Series, 2025 Glacial Biome Series is a continuation of Sougwen Chung’s Body Machine (Meridians) series — an exploration of spatial movement, speculative machines and planetary biomes. This new work focuses on the Glacial Biome, tracing water’s transformation through its phase transitions. During an Arctic expedition, Chung captured scans of melting glaciers, textures of ice and the shifting light of the never-setting polar sun. They submerged in Arctic waters to experience time differently, recording gestures and movement data to inform the work. This work consists of ten moving image meridians - visual compositions generated from spatial data, sound recordings and sensor inputs. Inspired by Gerald H. Pollack’s research on water’s exclusion zone, the project explores how water is not just a substance but an active force, shaping and being shaped by its environment. Music by @a_q_u_a_r_i_a_n On View March 26 - 30 @phillipsauction @hofagallery @HOFA_io @artbasel On the occasion of Art Basel Hong Kong

ɥʇɹou ʇsoɯuɹǝɥʇɹou 80º20,61’N 008º48,46’E BODY MACHINE (MERIDIANS); Glacial Biome materials: meridian movement data, spatial scans of The Pack Ice on June 17th, 2024 in the Arctic Circle 37 miles from the mainland in the northernmost north — Meditating as the fog rolled in, enveloping; moored on ice edge. music: @aquarian

the fourth phase of water 78º40,9’N, 011º06,8’E BODY MACHINE (MERIDIANS); Glacial Biome materials: meridian movement data, spatial scans of Sarstangen on June 14, 2024 in the Arctic Circle music: @aquarian

the fourth phase of water // glacial biome BODY MACHINE (MERIDIANS) 🎶 @aquarian The Fourth Phase of Water is a continuation of my Body Machine (Meridians) series—an exploration of spatial movement, speculative machines, and planetary biomes. This new work focuses on the Glacial Biome, tracing water’s transformation through its phase transitions. During an Arctic expedition, I captured scans of melting glaciers, textures of ice, and the shifting light of the never-setting polar sun. I submerged in Arctic waters to experience time differently, recording gestures and movement data to inform the work. This work consists of ten moving image meridians—visual compositions generated from spatial data, sound recordings, and sensor inputs. Inspired by Gerald H. Pollack’s research on water’s exclusion zone, the project explores how water is not just a substance but an active force, shaping and being shaped by its environment. More info coming soon. During Art Basel @artbasel / Phillips @phillipsauction / Art Central Week @artcentralhk in Hong Kong, March 26-30.