Laura Elidedt Rodriguez
Laura Elidedt Rodriguez (A configuration of cells and proteins experiencing humanity) is a Mexican multidisciplinary artist based in the Netherlands. With a background that bridges biotechnology engineering (National Polytechnic Institute, Mexico), molecular biology (Skoltech Institute, Moscow), and Art & Science (ITMO University, St. Petersburg), Laura’s practice explores the intersections of living systems, new media tools, and speculative design on topics of multispecies care,rituals, identity and illness-health perception. Her work reveals hidden connections, fostering empathy and kinship across species. Laura has curated academic programs and workshops on art and science, mentoring emerging artists during the 2023/2024 Bioart Residency at YEMAA Center in Kazakhstan. Laura co-curated the “Staying with the Trouble” exhibition with Khristina Ots and the remote garden Pangardenia for Ars Electronica with KUR Future_Lab at AIR Gallery (RU). She received the 2021 Kuryokhin prize for Art & Science and obtained the Summer Session for Art and Technology with V2_lab and Metamedia.