ART & ITS FREQUENCIES
In Art and Its Frequencies, we invite artists to share their unique wavelengths of thought—their insights, processes, and cultural contexts—to create a polyphonic understanding of Shapes and Spaces. This practice, which we will continue in future exhibitions, reveals how art transmits meaning across varied registers of perception through spatial frameworks.
Frequencies. It is a conceptual framework where art is understood not just as static objects, but as dynamic transmissions—operating on different wavelengths of meaning, perception, and cultural resonance.
Explanation for Crystalline Composite
by MIA Nel
Crystalline Composite is what is created when you mix sugar with resins or binders. This term frames the sugar as a technical component of a high-end material. The common misconception: people associate sugar with food (which rots or melts) rather than seeing it as a mineral (which is stable).
Since sugar is not used as a standalone medium but instead a component of a new hybrid material I have created I cannot only refer to my medium as sugar but rather a component of the new hybrid material.
In engineering, a composite is a material made from two or more distinct substances that, when combined, create properties that neither has on its own—perfect for describing sugar mixed with a binder.
In both chemistry and art, an Organic Crystalline Composite describes a material where a structured, organic crystal substance (like sugar) is integrated with other materials to create a new hybrid with enhanced properties. When these are fused, the result is a “ bio-concrete.”
What ideas or intentions guided the creation of your work in this exhibition, and how do these relate to your personal understanding of shape and space?
The Echoed Processes of Rest and Perception of Space
In our fast-paced world, the significance of rest is often undervalued. Rest is not merely a cessation of activity; it is a vital process that allows us to reflect on our lives and our place within the vast expanse of the universe.
When we consider our existence in the context of the universe, we are reminded of our relative smallness. This awareness can shift our perspective profoundly. It encourages us to step back from the grind, to embrace the notion that life is fleeting, and to cherish the present moment.
-- Joshua Limon Palisoc