Biomodd's name derives in part from the practice of case modding, a primary inspiration of Biomodd. The case modding scene is a very active and creative subculture, something that operates way beyond the boundaries of contemporary art. In Biomodd such subcultures are explored from an artistic point of view; the project is inspired by the codes and methods that make up such cultural practices. The idea of case modding is approached as a form of expanded sculpture. In this sculptural approach a 'functional' form factor is not imperative; rather, it's about building a structure that is both sculpture and a functioning computer. In Biomodd, the functionality of the computer is co-opted by recycling the heat it emits by building an ecosystem inside the structure living along with the electronics.
[3] Case modding
The idea of case modding is approached as a form of expanded sculpture. In this sculptural approach a 'functional' form factor is not imperative; rather, it's about building a structure that is both sculpture and a functioning computer.
