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In my work I explore the most fundamental behavior of an inanimate matter, guide it to act visually as if it was a growing plant, over the timeline, in order to develop unique skills to create dynamic environments of aesthetics.
These environments are activated by chemical processes, presented as 3-D live installations, and are being documented constantly through stop-motion videos & photography works.

The starting idea for my research was to invent places that function as independent ecological environments.
I chose not to create imaginary worlds, as frozen fantasy paintings. Instead I searched my way to raise real places, possessing a dynamic construction process that develops over time.
This was done by encouraging chemical reactions inside glass aquariums. Through a research of trial and error I developed techniques to grow metal vegetation.
Over time I mastered a diverse pallet of growth patterns, composed of different families- each of them is based on an individual chemical formula, and acts by its own typical rules, timetables, and appearance.

As parallel conflicting approaches of domesticated nature, my stand in front of the growths ranges from the active position at one side – the one trying to get involved in the natural process and manipulate it, and the neutral position on the other side – the one that formulates an idea in general outlines, "runs" the work by initial boost, and then steps back towards a passive observation.
The dialogue with the active matter, neutralizes the artist's exclusive control over the creation, and opens a window to unpredicted possibilities.
 



 
 
 
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