Real name: Katja Chantre Seltmann

Effective period / Period of releases: 1997

Irene Moon is the public persona of I.M. Laboratories and the Begonia Society, created by Katja Chantre Seltmann. The character was adopted whilst studying entomology in Athens, Georgia, to combine her love of bugs, music, and scientific lectures. Armed with a Powerpoint presentation and backing music, Irene has toured the United States delivering informational presentations that combine music, performance art, and educational content. Her music features live recordings of insects, laboratories, and other natural and scientific sounds.