Flashbulb is an interactive generative audio/visual installation which tries to explore cellular memory in an abstract way by trying to make connection between status of a cells system (the way the visitors affect the system) and recalled memories from an episodic memory system of an imaginary person.

From the artist’s statement : ” Cells permanently change their behavior in response to temporary changes to the environment. On the other hand according to some theorists, the cells of the body retain memories independently from the brain. This phenomenon is known as “cellular memory”. The idea behind cellular memory is that cells can store memories about experiences, sensations, habits, and other core aspects of someone’s identity.”

Flashbulb from Arash Akbari on Vimeo.