Ecem Dilan Köse, a new media artist born in 1990, is presenting her solo exhibition "ID.exe / the human patch" at Art On Istanbul from October 25 to December 6, 2025. The exhibition explores the intersection of nature, technology, and consciousness through artificial life, featuring digital installations, audiovisual performances, VR experiences, and sculptural elements. A key work, "Habitat No. 6" (2025), is a Diasec print that serves as a visual anchor within the evolving narrative of the show, blending digital and organic textures to propose a future where human nature and digital innovation coexist.
The exhibition matters because it challenges conventional boundaries between the natural and artificial, consciousness and subconsciousness, by emphasizing perception and empathy over data-driven interaction. Köse's work, which has been shown at UNESCO World Heritage sites and international festivals, represents a growing trend in contemporary art that uses digital tools not just as media but as conceptual frameworks for rethinking human existence. The show invites viewers to reconsider ethical relations across different forms of being, making it relevant to broader discussions about AI, ecology, and the future of art.