The Aesthetic Fusion of Biology and Art - Redefining Human Evolution from Fossils to the Future

Aug 26, 2026

An exploration of post-human evolution through the aesthetic convergence of biology and art, addressing the entanglement of technology, ethics, and creative practice. The research focuses on bio-art and transhumanism, examining aesthetic interests and ethical dilemmas raised by gene editing and biotechnological interventions. Centered on origins-of-life inquiry, it considers genetic engineering and the plausibility of non-carbon or silicon-based life, proposing artistic experimentation as a way to rethink human form, bodily limits, and future life trajectories.

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Introduction

Gene-editing and post-human evolution

Origins of life and creative practice

The Origin of Life

Human origins and evolution

The Aesthetic Fusion of Biology and Art in Redefining Human Evolution from Fossils to the Future Jiaqi Huang School of Royal College of Art, London, UK [Annhuang0911@163.com](Annhuang0911@163.com) Abstract. An exploration of post-human evolution and the complex intersection of technology, ethics, and art has been envisioned for a future shaped by transformative technological advances. The current phase of research examines posthuman evolution bio-art and transhumanism, focussing on aesthetics, interests, and ethical dilemmas. This thesis, exploring questions about the origins of human life, explores new evolutionary trajectories through creative practices, illuminating the potential of genetic engineering and technological interventions to redefine human form and capabilities. Reflecting human evolution and the potential for non-carbon-based life, this exploration of the origins of life highlights the role of silicon, advances in genetic engineering, and contemplates human adaptations through genetic engineering and technological interventions, ultimately combining artistic experimentation and material exploration to envision potential future life forms. Ethical dilemmas regarding gene editing and biotechnological interventions emerge in the relationship between technology and human evolution, emphasizing the importance of ethical frameworks and bio-art in shaping post-human evolution. The art project explores the boundaries of human evolution and bio-art, promoting connections and reflections on bodily limits, originary complexity and ethical issues. Keywords: Evolution, Silicon-based life, Gene editing, Bio-art, Post-humanity. 1 Introduction Advances in gene-editing technology have led to a consideration of the potential evolution of a post-human state. These advances raise questions about the ethical, social and existential implications of altering human biology, potentially leading to the emergence of new forms of life and consciousness. My fascination with the theory of extraterrestrial creation has fuelled a project that envisages a future evolution shaped by the genetic processes of advanced literature, utilising animal skeletons and ceramic beads as the primary medium for combining human and animal skeletons to construct new forms of life. The aim is to stimulate thinking about the future progress of life, an interdisciplinary approach that promotes deeper connections and understanding through artistic expression and physical interaction. © The Author(s) 2024 B. Majoul et al. (eds.), Proceedings of the 2024 3rd International Conference on Comprehensive Art and Cultural Communication (CACC 2024), Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research 863, [https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-287-3_33](https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-287-3_33) 272 J. Huang My research revolves around the origins of life and the potential of non-carbon based life forms, as well as the discussion of the impact of genetic engineering on human evolution and the advancement of consciousness. It explores these themes from scientific, philosophical and discursive narratives. Research methods include literature reviews, document analyses, and artwork.In his review of some of the academic history of post-human evolution, Stefan Lorenz Sorgner is a prominent figure in the field of post-human philosophy and the art of creativity. In his article "Elements of a Posthuman Philosophy of Art", he discusses the influence of posthuman philosophy on artistic expression, with a particular emphasis on biological art. It also questions the relevance of art in naturalistic and evolutionary terms, challenging traditional aesthetic concepts and attitudes, and highlights the ways in which posthuman artworks can challenge the traditional two-dimensionality, offering alternative proposalsand innovative sensory experiences. This art form combines critical post-Mythic and transhumanist reflections, bringing new artistic paradigms an

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What central themes does the thesis address?

The thesis investigates post-human evolution through the intersection of bio-art, transhumanism, and technology, while foregrounding ethical and existential implications. It connects these themes to questions about the origins of life and the future of human evolution.

How does the research connect gene editing to human evolution?

Advances in gene-editing technology are discussed as catalysts that could alter human biology, potentially enabling new forms of life and consciousness. The work emphasizes the ethical and social risks that arise from such interventions.

What is the role of artistic practice in this project?

Creative practice is used to explore evolutionary trajectories and to materialize concepts about non-carbon and silicon-based life. The project relies on artistic experimentation and material exploration to provoke reflection on bodily limits and ethical issues.

Why are ethical frameworks highlighted in relation to bio-art?

The document links ethical dilemmas—especially gene editing and biotechnological interventions—to the responsibility of shaping post-human evolution. It argues that bio-art can function alongside ethical frameworks to guide how future enhancement is imagined and discussed.

Aug 26, 2026

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