As part of his residency at BioBAT Art Space, Sebastian Agosin is developing an experimental “water speaker” that explores sound transmission through the mechanical movement of water particles, rather than traditional electromagnetism. In collaboration with researchers at the Interstate Environmental Commission (IEC), the project investigates how fluid dynamics and biomaterials can reshape our understanding of acoustic technologies.

Central to this research is the use of algae-based bioplastics as a membrane, positioning biodegradable materials as both functional and aesthetic components. Through this work, Agosin is exploring DIY, biomaterial-driven technologies with the goal of replacing conventional plastics and acrylics in his sculptural and antenna-based systems. The project also probes the conductive properties of these materials, opening up new possibilities at the intersection of sustainability, sound, and experimental media.

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Bio

Esteban is a sound and electronic media artist originally from Valparaiso, Chile. In 2024, he received a PhD in Digital Arts and Experimental Media (DXARTS) at the University of Washington.

He lives and works in New York and is an assistant professor of Digital Arts and Media at Stony Brook University.

His work involves sound and media installations, robotic objects, and media performance, and it has been presented in art festivals and solo exhibitions in Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, the United States, Madrid, Finland, Berlin, Portugal, London and France. Furthermore, Esteban has worked as an educator at different universities in Chile, Argentina, and the United States, teaching and investigating the intersection of sound, media, and technology.

And here a bit about his latest work:
https://www.estebanagosin.cl/mar.html