the heat - ink
June 22, 2011

The idea of beauty is essential to our culture. Whether or not it can be defined as being of natural or artificial character is not the main question here. Though beautiful, withering blossoms flowers are a strong symbol for the inevitable decay of every living being. A small area of a meadow with flowers is taken from its original location and put in the middle of a room, illuminated by daylight tubes. The wildflowers are mingled with artificial flowers, but in the mixture all flowers look natural. The light changes slowly and then in the dark only the artificial flowers shine brightly under the UV-light. Through the change of the illumination the viewer is disillusioned. The perception of the beauty of the flowers is not the same anymore. This moment imprints an irritation on the mind about the senses being so easily seduced.

I'm drawing so much lately! Scribbles, scribbles. I'll scan some when I can put my pencil down. Currently making a booklet of various animal skulls. Stay tuned.

xo em