An automata as a metaphor for humanities negative influence on nature
Figure representing humanity – Magneto (marvel comic book supervillain). Magnet interferes with compasses needles which represent the magneto- reception of animals (their ability to sense the earth’s magnetic field), humans do not have this sense. Animals represented are examples on the IUCN* red list for Europe = species in decline or in danger of becoming extinct. Interactive mechanical force sets the cycle in motion – we become linked to the villain by having a hand in the motion thus inextricably implicated. A visual metaphor for man’s destabilising influence on nature
