A Cosmic Cornfield
ZL. 192 (Zea Lux) is the newest strain of maize from ICOR Laboratories and promises the next agricultural revolution by combining the power of acoustic resonance with best-in-class artificial intelligence. Critical interventions at the emergence stage ensure increasing yields and resistance throughout vegetation and reproduction. Leaving behind the ancient growing methods developed over millennia, ZL.192 welcomes the luminous futures of tomorrow.
Experience YIELD
MKE Summerfest (June 20-22, June 27-31, July 4-6; 2024)
Gleam at Olbrich Botanical Gardens in Madison, WI (Aug 28 - Oct 26, 2024)
CREATIVE TEAM
Creative Direction and Lighting
Daniel Murray
Design and Fabrication
Matthew Connell and John Kowalczyk
Sound
Brian Nielson
Fabrication
Drew York, Joe Lino, Sara Bott, Jasper Huber, Amanda Evans, Anja Sieger
Cultivated with support from Milwaukee World Festival, Inc., Herzfeld Foundation,
Astor Street Foundation, Heil Family Foundation, Wilson Family Foundation, and Gleam.
Special Thanks to Shine United for additional video for the above reel.