ÆTERNA & OMNIA
Standing in quietude, I remember your face. With its classical features and serene expression, the one I loved has turned to stone. In this desolation, life erupts in a vibrant display—flowers of various species and colors intertwine in a lush, chaotic harmony. Birds, butterflies, and other insects add a dynamic, ethereal touch, contrasting with the statue's stillness. The vivid oranges, purples, and blues of the flowers create a mesmerizing tapestry, meticulously crafted to convey movement and growth. Life can flourish from a single teardrop.
This juxtaposition of cold, timeless marble with the dynamic, ephemeral nature of the flowers symbolizes the cyclical nature of life and death. I aimed to create artwork that reflects my personal journey through grief and resilience, navigating the loss of a dearly loved one while striving to embrace the continuity of life.
Digital composite from own photography.
ÆTERNA · 2024 · Digital composite from own photography, 100 × 150 cm
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Herbarium & menagerie
Species in this work
Every collage is built from my own photographs of real plants and animals. Here they are, named the way a naturalist would: common name, scientific name with its author, and the branch of the tree of life they grow on.
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Classification follows the GBIF Backbone, the IOC World Bird List and APG IV. Where a photograph only allows identification to genus or family, the name stops there.
ÆTERNA & OMNIA
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