Triggered by Motion
Triggered by Motion was developed by scholar Katharina Weikl in collaboration with an international network of scholars and citizen scientists. A year's worth of data from 21 conservation projects was turned into 20-minute films that switch between day, night, and the changing seasons. As the climate crisis deepens, these films documented the changing patterns of wildlife, underscoring the need to conserve these ecosystems.
Supported by the University of Zurich and Swissnex in India.
Medium: Camera trap video installation, Acoustic panels
Year: 2022
Team
Katherina Weikl
Katharina Weikl, a Swiss-German curator, filmmaker, and science communicator, holds a Ph.D. in the history of science from HU Berlin. Currently serving as the Deputy Director of the Graduate Campus at the University of Zurich, she is dedicated to supporting young scientists, fostering transdisciplinary collaboration, and engaging in public dialogue. Weikl, in her role as a curator, actively promotes the intersection of science and art. Notable exhibitions she has curated include "Planet Digital" at the Museum für Gestaltung in 2022, "100 Ways of Thinking" at Kunsthalle Zürich in 2018, and "Transactions" at Manifesta 11 in 2016. Her work reflects a commitment to bridging the gap between scientific inquiry and artistic expression.
Triggered by Motion Research Network
Triggered by Motion Research Network is a network of international researchers and scientists working at the intersection of artificial intelligence and biodiversity.
