I remember trying to create my own ant farm while growing up after watching the teacher show us in class the fascinating Eco-system of ants. Although they are often annoying in the summer time, one cannot help but be in awe of these clever insects. Learning about how other creatures live is an essential part of growing up and gaining respect and knowledge for other living beings. …

Straight outta the wish-I’d-thought-of-that department comes François Vautier, a video artist unafraid to sully precious technology with soil and insects. After filling his scanner with ants, Vautier proceeded to scan the colony each week for five years. The result is a fascinating time-lapsed trip through an almost-surreal biotechnical landscape. Personally, I don’t understand how he shot the video from BELOW the scanner, but life’s full of questions….