Chronoliquidity

Chronoliquidity

2023, Video, Non-Newtonian Fluid, Glass Blowl

In capitalism, time is money, speed is power, and simultaneity seems to be the ultimate goal. Yet, this is only true because time was made a measurable resource. What if time is decoupled from computational practices like measurement, optimization, and extraction?
Non-Newtonian fluids, unlike conventional liquids, have variable viscosities depending on stress. They behave like solids when confronted with speed and pressure, and like a liquid if less force is applied. By embracing non-Newtonian temporalities, Chronoliquidy challenges the commodification of time, acceleration, and the liberal individualistic concept of freedom. Instead, it examines connected and fluid temporalities, reimagining new ways of collectivity.

Exhibted at „Breaking Patterns“, Ars Electronica 2023.