As part of the Zumtobel Light Talks podcast series—known for exploring the intersection of creativity, innovation, and technology—this episode features British digital artist Dominic Harris in a conversation that reimagines how we connect with the natural world through the lens of interactive art. Harris shares insights into his artistic journey, which blends code, architecture, and digital craftsmanship to create immersive, participatory works. From delicate butterflies that respond to a viewer’s presence to perpetually blooming digital flora, his art challenges conventional boundaries between technology and nature, prompting audiences to become active participants in the stories unfolding before them.

In this episode, Harris reflects on how digital media can be used to restore a sense of wonder and intimacy with the world around us. Rooted in themes of transformation, beauty, and renewal, his work is both technically rigorous and emotionally resonant. The conversation touches on the influence of Charles Darwin, the symbolic power of the butterfly, and the evolving role of interactivity in contemporary art. Harris’s perspective offers a compelling case for art as a living system—one that is not only observed but also shaped by the human presence within it.