Over the past few years, my artistic work has been centred on exploring relationships, both among humans and between humans and non-humans, within the context of concepts like the Anthropocene, Planthropocene, Capitalocene, Plantationocene, Chthulucene, and Phonocene, among others. These concepts all address the crisis of habitability on the planet for many species, including our own. This crisis brings into consideration the alliances that form part of the symbiotic relationship between species. In this context, we must take into account ecological considerations. These reflections are in alignment with contemporary schools of thought such as environmental humanities and posthumanism.
My ethical standpoint aligns with the idea of viewing art as a unique privilege, especially when considering that we are among the few entities with the power to influence the distribution of the world’s wealth, which is currently concentrated in the hands of a mere 1%. As a result, we can choose to share our privileges and direct our focus towards other beings on this planet, thereby contributing to their resistance by forming inter-species alliances. As artists, we can engage in dialogue with the 1% who possess the world’s wealth. In this manner, the art of directing attention lies in our ability to create alliances with other communities and participate in the existence of these beings.
I approach collective and imaginative research on various topics, almost always related to the appreciation of the world’s diverse forms of life, with the aim of establishing a novel relationship with the now-obsolete term “nature.” More recently, I’ve begun to explore the importance of responding to extinction by highlighting the significance of otherness and making visible what the world means to other beings.
In my artistic practice, I do not assign priority to any specific medium, as I believe that the term “contemporary” in “contemporary art” does not refer to its temporal aspect but rather its capacity to extend into undefined disciplinary realms without being limited to a single medium. Consequently, I’ve delved into various fields, including contemporary philosophy, entomology, botanical studies, plant studies, mycology, history, and more, to enrich my work.
Regarding my most recent artistic projects, they are motivated by the urgent need to address species extinction and the resulting ecological crisis. By delving into the concept of the “non-human sensorium,” my goal is to create spaces of interaction between humans and the diverse life forms that coexist with us. I am particularly fascinated by how fireflies perceive and interact with their environment and have initiated a research project on this subject.
I draw inspiration from a quote by William James (as interpreted by Vinciane Despret): ‘We must advocate for the existence of a doorway where those who haven’t been considered can knock and ask to be taken into account and to matter