Contamination
Bacterial cultures on decellularized vegetal tissue | 2020
Amidst the era of enforced social distancing brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic, I’ve explored the intricate interplay between our physical identities and presences and the natural realm. The embodiment of this exploration is captured in “Contamination,” a series of objects - of petri dishes, each housing bacterial and mold cultures sourced from both my body and studio. These cultures thrive on decellularized leaves and flower tissues, challenging the notion that material objects are static, prepackaged entities. This project is grounded in the concept that identities and classifications of material objects are dynamic processes rather than fixed states. Our bodies, the living matter they consist of, and the various species we encounter, alongside the artifacts intertwined with our daily lives, maintain an ongoing relationship with the environment. The identity of both ourselves and these elements is shaped through a continuous negotiation among the constituent parts of this intricate whole.
Credits
Supported by the Artists Rooms Micro Grant 2020 | Fundatia9
