Terra Incognito (2022)
Terra Incognito is the virtual habitat of the Non-Fungible Child (NFC) and setting for a fictional scenario developed for solo exhibition Gen C: Children of 2050. Fully digital, AI-powered offspring born from a future where environmental collapse has led many to forgo biological reproduction, these children, reminiscent of hyper-evolved Tamagotchis™, live entirely in the metaverse, occupying their parents’ virtual properties and attending virtual schools alongside human peers. Designed with artificial intelligence at their core, NFCs not only learn and play — they outperform in play-to-earn economies, growing their families’ digital wealth as part of their daily routines. The work reflects on what childhood might look like in 2050, through the lens of technological trends.