Alaturka (2024) . Aligned (2024) . Gamma State (2024) .​ You Are My Sunshine and the Apple of My Eye (2024) . Tavaf (2024) . Alafranga (2023) . αI (2023) . βI (2023) . αVulva (2023) . βII (2023) . αIII (2023) . αIV (2023) . Vivarium (2022) . In Bed (2020) . Continuum (2019) . Singular (2018) .
Vivarium (London, 2022-ongoing)
Clay, Glaze, Installation
approx. H55xD13cm - H44xD7cm
Vivarium serves as a sculptural interpretation of the adverse effects of the construction industry on human life and the Earth's natural habitat. The installation features intricate and fragmented forms with irregular shards and broken edges which symbolize the fractured nature of our relationship with the environment. The sculpture's surface is marked by deep and jagged gouges that vividly depict the destructive impact of construction on the natural world. These sculptural vessels draw inspiration from water pipes commonly used in construction where the use of color variation and rough edges conveys a sense of environmental friction.
The linear shapes of the forms symbolize the ever growing tall buildings and highlight the population issues found in cramped urban spaces. Arranged in a manner that suggests an army or a mass of destruction, the vessels underscore the magnitude of the issue. The accompanying photographs document the artist's personal experience of living in a world dominated by construction where noise, dust, and shadows dominate the landscape. This intimate viewpoint lends the series emotional potency and encourages viewers to empathize with the impact of urban expansion on our daily lives. Through this medium, Vivarium implores us to address the harmful consequences of industry while recognizing the potential for renewal and growth that endures even in adversity.
