Date: 2019
For centuries, the project of civilization has aimed to separate humanity from the greater system of nature. The image of trees burning in the wake of deforestation stands as a powerful symbol of this separation—not only marking the loss of rich, interdependent ecosystems, but also the dismantling of the very foundations of life itself.
The world’s forests are a lifeline for all forms of life, immersed in an intricate cycle that mirrors breathing. Just as our lungs take in oxygen and expel carbon dioxide to sustain life, green plants absorb carbon dioxide during photosynthesis and release oxygen into the atmosphere—vital for the survival of countless species.
Pneuma is a meditation on the fundamental necessity of breathing. If humans were not breathing, they would not exist. If the planet’s lungs were not breathing, no living being could. Ideally presented as an immersive video installation, the work invites the viewer to engage in a meditation on the forest and to reflect on the interconnectedness of all life.
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For centuries, the project of civilization has aimed to separate humanity from the greater system of nature. The image of trees burning in the wake of deforestation stands as a powerful symbol of this separation—not only marking the loss of rich, interdependent ecosystems, but also the dismantling of the very foundations of life itself.
The world’s forests are a lifeline for all forms of life, immersed in an intricate cycle that mirrors breathing. Just as our lungs take in oxygen and expel carbon dioxide to sustain life, green plants absorb carbon dioxide during photosynthesis and release oxygen into the atmosphere—vital for the survival of countless species.
Pneuma is a meditation on the fundamental necessity of breathing. If humans were not breathing, they would not exist. If the planet’s lungs were not breathing, no living being could. Ideally presented as an immersive video installation, the work invites the viewer to engage in a meditation on the forest and to reflect on the interconnectedness of all life.
Access the video here
