FUNGI is dealing with the oldest living species on earth that grow build and spread their communities across human borders, continents, laws,… . It is a living organism that detoxifies the earth, makes networks between plants and trees create life and livable groups for animals, plants and humans. This enourmous and necissary machinism with countless species are the model for medicins, digital webs and ecological solutions. They can change our minds, heal our bodies and even help us avoid environmental disaster; they are metabolic masters, earth-makers and key players in most of nature's processes. Fungal kingdoms are everywhere.
This project is an installation and a publication. The accrochage shows a number of blow-ups of marcro-photographed fungi. The prints will appear and disappear according to the temperature in the room.
Two heating systems are installed under the works to provide change. By a timing system the heaters could go on and off. The viewer will not be able to control what he sees. Each hour the images will be different showing and hiding parts of the work. The (un)natural process of appearance is accompanied by the responsibility, care and patience of the spectator and protector of the work.
This project is an installation and a publication. The accrochage shows a number of blow-ups of marcro-photographed fungi. The prints will appear and disappear according to the temperature in the room.
Two heating systems are installed under the works to provide change. By a timing system the heaters could go on and off. The viewer will not be able to control what he sees. Each hour the images will be different showing and hiding parts of the work. The (un)natural process of appearance is accompanied by the responsibility, care and patience of the spectator and protector of the work.
Poppositions, critical art fair Brussels, 2019
A Tale of A Tub Rotterdam, 2019
Mycelium as Lingua Franca,
curator: Niekolaas Johannes Lekkerkerk
VITRINE Gallery Basel, 2020
Our companion, our other
FUNGI B/C, 2019, 30x40cm, Black thermochromic ink on archival inkjetprint, frame in wooden metal frame, mdf, unique
A Tale of A Tub
Mycelium as Lingua Franca,
curator: Niekolaas Johannes Lekkerkerk
VITRINE Gallery
Our companion, our other
FUNGI B/C, 2019, 30x40cm, Black thermochromic ink on archival inkjetprint, frame in wooden metal frame, mdf, unique
THESE WORKS ONLY APPEAR IF IT IS HOT ENOUGH PERFECT FOR A HEATWAVE YOU CAN ONLY SEE THEM IF THE CONDITION IS RIGHT WAIT FOR IT OR LEAVE
FUNGI C001, 2019, 30x40cm, Black thermochromic ink on archival inkjetprint, frame in wooden metal frame, mdf, unique, collection of the Flemish Community / Fotomuseum FOMU Antwerp.
FUNGI B005, 2019, 30x40cm, Black thermochromic ink on archival inkjetprint, metal frame, mdf, unique, collection of the Flemish Community / Fotomuseum FOMU Antwerp.
FUNGI B004, 2019, 30x40cm, Black thermochromic ink on archival inkjetprint, metal frame, mdf, unique, collection of the Flemish Community / Fotomuseum FOMU Antwerp.
FUNGI B001, 2019, 30x40cm, Black thermochromic ink on archival inkjetprint, metal frame, mdf, unique, collection of the Flemish Community / Fotomuseum FOMU Antwerp.
Installation with 2 electric heatingsystems, POPPOSITIONS critical artfair, Tour à Plomb, Brussels, april 2019
A Tale of A Tub, Rotterdam, 2019, Mycelium as Lingua Franca, curated by Niekolaas Johannes Lekkerkerk