ORGANIK PROGRESS, 2003
Organic Progress: A Dance of Nature and Technology
In my art series, "Organic Progress," I explore the intricate dance between the natural lines and forms of trees and the transformative process they undergo. As trees gracefully surrender to the flames, they give birth to a mesmerizing fire, a primal energy that has replaced the warmth of burning wood with the silent, elusive power of electricity.
The flickering flames, once a source of admiration and connection to nature, have evolved into a subtle force that quietly permeates our homes through unassuming wires. Only when standing beneath towering transformer poles do we hear the ominous hum, a reminder of the unseen electricity coursing through the veins of our modern existence.
I juxtapose the organic shapes and lines of the dying tree with the ethereal dance of electricity, capturing the essence of this organic progress. The visual narrative unfolds, inviting contemplation on the symbiotic relationship between humanity and nature, the pursuit of harnessing natural resources for progress, and the inherent cost of this intricate dance.
Each piece in the series encapsulates a moment in this ongoing dialogue between the organic and the technological, challenging viewers to reflect on the evolving relationship we share with the environment and the profound transformations it undergoes in the name of progress.