Colonies Series

The Colonies series explores the post-life of colonies, focusing on what happens after they collapse and begin to break down, much like the remains found at archaeological sites. The works do not address the formation of life but rather what remains once it ends—the remnants of a colony once thriving, now in the process of disintegration. This exploration is born from the need to understand how these structures form in order to comprehend how they break down.

The colonies in this series are represented by various materials, including paper tubes, fragile paper castings, threads, and salt colonies. Each element plays a role in revealing the fragility of these systems, not only in their life but also in their decay. The paper tubes, placed next to one another, mirror the structure of a colony that was once interconnected but is now on the verge of dissolution. The fragile paper castings reflect the delicate nature of these forms and their inevitable breakdown over time. The threads tie the components together, symbolizing the interconnection that is being lost. In some works, salt colonies form naturally, further emphasizing the process of breakdown and transformation.

The Colonies series is not concerned with the life of the colony but rather with its remains—the quiet aftermath of its collapse. By examining these remains, much like an archaeological dig, I aim to uncover the nature of the system itself and how it changes and evolves until it disintegrates. Through the layering and juxtaposition of materials, I explore the impermanence of these colonies, contemplating the tension between life and death and how even the most interconnected structures break down, leaving only traces of what was once there.