Mutated Visions - Conceptual Narrative

Mutated Visions De anima, to threptikon, will to power—there is a shared essence in all that is alive: the drive to nourish, the yearning for sustenance. One might argue that this impulse is common to all that exists, all that has been materialised. Yet, so often, this endeavour is met with obstacles, failure, and decay. Exploration into the nature of existence, even unintentionally, has been inseparable from my life. This body of work consolidates the ongoing parallels in my life: the personal (mental, inner) roller coasters and the study of nature and existence—imaginative adventures into the fabric of being. It is an attempt ordained to fail, nevertheless there abides no certitude and regardless, inevitable one. The suspended forms become a dialogue between decay and renewal, capturing ephemeral moments where growth transforms into dissolution. Their skeletal structures—branching, curving, and weightless—mirror natural patterns: the venation of a leaf, the anatomy of wings, or the fragile remnants of coral or the sweeping arcs of a whale's ribcage. Echoes of the chest's skeletal framework emerge, their contours resembling breath held in delicate balance—structures that cradle breath, movement, and vitality. Occupying a liminal space, neither fully alive nor entirely decayed, they embody life in transition. These pieces touch on the concept of decay as a gesture of movement—a process where fragility and resilience intertwine. The forms evoke the intricate rhythms of living systems, reflecting how energy and matter flow through cycles of growth, breakdown, and renewal. These structures are less objects than they are moments suspended in time, holding within them the delicate tension of impermanence and transformation. Morphology of Decay: A Study of Movement and Transformation The concept of decay is often relegated to static notions of loss or degradation. However, when viewed through the lens of morphology and dynamic processes, decay emerges as a profound expression of movement and transformation. This exploration connects decay to life cycles, ecological systems, and aesthetic forms, offering insights into its essential role in both biological and conceptual frameworks. Decay as Movement, Unlike the relatively stable structures of trees, leaves provide an ideal model for observing the dynamism of decay. Their short lifespan allows us to witness intricate processes: from vibrant green to brittle brown, leaves chart a course of chemical and structural change that mirrors the rhythm of life itself. The fractal-like decomposition of a leaf not only reveals the breaking down of form but also hints at the dispersal of energy and nutrients back into the ecosystem—a literal and figurative movement. Leaves decay "on the surface," allowing us to see the unfolding of their patterns in real-time, almost as though the decay itself were an act of expression.