The Galaxy of Electrified Heat (2024)
Video, suspended bent reflective aluminum sheets, paint
Dimensions variable
The mixed media installation includes projected images displayed on a series of curved mirrors, creating a suspended structure reminiscent of a turbine system. Through the lens of a thermal camera, the video footage transports the viewer to the dry-season landscape surrounding a hydroelectric dam. Transforming the landscape into a kaleidoscopic spectacle, the work creates an ethereal creature-like presence that shapeshifts in the exhibition space. The hypnotic visuals evoke senses of both beauty and unease as viewers are immersed in this illusory and galaxy-like realm. The shimmering and distorting forms seek to instil senses of overwhelming awe and fear in the viewer, akin to standing before the mechanical monster of a gigantic hydroelectric complex that has brought modern magic to the land while devouring its essence.
Commissioned by Para Site