NATURAL IMPRESSIONS
The 64 artists from 22 different nationalities selected for this exhibition not only enrich our consensus on artistic expression and cultural perspective but also expand our understanding of nature and its representation in the arts. This reflective approach challenges established conventions, allowing for diverse interpretations and representations of the world. It awakens human consciousness to the source of inspiration that the capacity to imagine represents, encouraging the audience to reflect on their relationship with the world and recognize the importance of art as a profound connection with the intrinsic essence of humanity.
The 64 artists from 22 different nationalities selected for this exhibition not only enrich our consensus on artistic expression and cultural perspective but also expand our understanding of nature and its representation in the arts. This reflective approach challenges established conventions, allowing for diverse interpretations and representations of the world. It awakens human consciousness to the source of inspiration that the capacity to imagine represents, encouraging the audience to reflect on their relationship with the world and recognize the importance of art as a profound connection with the intrinsic essence of humanity.
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SYMBIOCENE, 2022
Blanket, handembroidery
40.5 x 57 in (103 x 145 cm)
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
CITRUS SKIN BALAKLAVA, 2022
Hand stitched citrus skin
7.4 x 7.4 x 7.4 in (19 x 19 x 19 cm)
These pieces are part of a larger body
of work called “Biotic Commune” that
originated from a yearlong residency
at the Botanic Gardens of South
Australia. They represent cultural
artifacts from an imagined future
society in which the Anthropocene has
been replaced by the Symbiocene*
era. The Biotic “Communers” inhabit a
world characterized by collaboration,
composting, and regeneration,
reminiscent of our early ancestors’
way of life. The Symbiocene blanket is
meticulously hand-embroidered using
wool and cotton. It portrays the life
of the Biotic Commune, where plants
have reclaimed houses and planes,
and various fungi and plant species
work together to purify waterways
and soil. The blanket also showcases
examples of composting funerals and
the utilization of mycelium as a building
material. The Citrus skin balaclavas
(1/6) are inspired by the mask
traditions of activist groups like Pussy
Riot and the Guerrilla Girls. The series
of six balaclavas symbolize collective
causes or ideas that transcend
individuality. In this particular case,
the cause represents a commitment
to redefining humanity’s role on Earth
as caretakers rather than exploiters
of the natural world. The balaclavas
are crafted with a base of cotton and
beeswax, adorned with assorted
dehydrated citrus peels that are handstitched
onto them.
*Symbiocene is a term coined by
Australian philosopher Glenn Albrecht
to describe the era that is anticipated to
succeed the Anthropocene. It signifies
a time of “living together” when humans
nurture the life on Earth rather than
destroy it.
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