~ Unravelled ~

For three  years, the full version of Unravelled was held back. This video shows the delicate and detailed movements of a chemical garden - neither Ai and nor CGI has been used. The set up and filming recquired a very precised workflow and a lot of patience to capture the reactions at the right moments. The footages have been captured in time-lapse. The objects are as small as a coin. The music was composed during the process of planning, filming and cutting. The music video encapsulates the essence of my works and philosophy. 

Self-organizing process and arts: Ai, CGI vs. real-life

While methods exist to recreate the video digitally – I have also explored computer-based techniques and programs that are used in immersive virtual music set ups and galleries. I highly highly appreciate the precision and the accessibility they offer. And I love to experiment with these, because basically all you need primarily is a computer – no high-end camera, no lights, no dangerous chemicals, no mess. However, there is a distinct, irreplaceable feeling when "crafting by hand", witnessing real-life reactions firsthand, unlike calculated simulations. At the end of the day, it's important to embrace both modern technology and real-life setups, ensuring transparency regarding their usage and implementation. No new thoughts here, but two aspects I want to point to: there is art that "makes" itsself and there is art that is created. Patterns based on calculations (cgi), existing works (ai) and real-life chemical reactions/physical movements are self-organising art, where the outcomes can be controlled and randomised. Controlling these tools to adjust the results to own wishes, aims and messages recquires creativity of a self-aware creature. Now from here the question emerges, where do our thoughts even come from? If Ai's creations are based on existing works, so are ours (or better vice versa). So isn't everything basically some sort of self-organizing process, even our opinions? I just leave this question open :))