Welcome to the online companion to Metamorphosis - the exhibition opening at BIMSB on Dec 2nd 2024.
This exhibition presents two sections—digital illustrations and cyanotype prints—that, though distinct in terms of technique and approach, are unified by the central theme of transformation.
This exhibition presents two sections—digital illustrations and cyanotype prints—that, though distinct in terms of technique and approach, are unified by the central theme of transformation.
In surrealism, metamorphosis often manifests as a radical shift in the familiar.
In abstract art, metamorphosis is expressed through more formal elements—shape, texture - and occurs on a more conceptual level; i.e. is not tied to the depiction of recognizable forms but to the way the viewer interprets the dynamic interaction of abstract elements.
Below, you’ll find brief descriptions of the digital artworks selected for the show. These include Dada-inspired collages and paradoxical illustrations that serve as whimsical representations of scientific concepts. Using common themes in surrealist art - juxtaposition, scale, repetition, metamorphosis, and impossible actions - each piece wants to challenge perception, provoke thought, and evoke a sense of wonder.
The exhibition also includes a series of seven cyanotype artworks, featuring abstract forms and botanical elements that evoke themes of entanglement, transience, and fragility. Given the abstract nature of these pieces, I opted to display “association networks” connecting ideas and themes, rather than traditional explanatory texts. The words you see are drawn from my own associations—formed during the conceptualization and creation of the works. This process of brainstorming and playing with associations often leads to unexpected connections between ideas, which I then translate into visual expressions.
The dark blue nodes, representing the title of the artwork, serve as a focal point—connecting the viewer to the central concept. The red highlights draw attention to emotions or ideas that emerge from these connections and encourage a multifaceted interpretation of the artwork that bridges form and (personal) meaning.
What associations do you make?
What associations do you make?
