NELUMBO-NUCIFERA -ANISOPTERA
The Lotus Flower: The lotus flower is a universal symbol of purity, enlightenment, and rebirth. It grows from the mud often on lilypads, in Florida swamps, but blooms into a beautiful flower, representing the potential for spiritual awakening and the rise above life's difficulties. In this context, the lotus signifies that the self-reflective journey, while complex, is a path to enlightenment and spiritual growth.
The Dragonfly: Dragonflies are often associated with change and self-realization. Their ability to swiftly navigate both air and water symbolizes adaptability and the journey through different phases of life. The giant size of the dragonfly amplifies this symbolism, representing an overwhelming or grand transformation, suggesting that significant change is imminent or underway.
The Self-Reflective Hologram: This hologram represents the complexity and depth of self-awareness. Unlike a static reflection, a hologram is dynamic and multi-dimensional, indicating that true self-knowledge is not a fixed state but an evolving process. It suggests that introspection involves exploring multiple layers of the self and acknowledging the fluid nature of identity.
The Crystal Ball: The crystal ball serves as a medium for clarity and vision. In many spiritual traditions, it is a tool for divination and insight, and that perspective is in the eye of the beholder, (literally) its the dragon flys gaze. Here, it symbolizes a deep-seated truth or higher understanding that can be accessed through reflection and contemplation. The fact that it contains the hologram emphasizes that the clarity we seek comes from understanding the multi-faceted nature of our own being.
Wood, Ribbon, and Wire: These materials represent the intersection of the natural and the crafted. Wood signifies the organic, grounding aspects of our existence, while ribbon and wire add a sense of artifice and human ingenuity. Together, their simplicity highlights the balance between our familar natural world and the transformative potential of the manufactured one we can create through innovative efforts, like clever lighting, wireless video feed technology and sculptural integration.
HOLO-BLOOMS
Imagine a delicate flower constructed from wire frames and adorned with reflective ribbons. This ethereal creation is illuminated by a Wireless DMX Parcan Light casting a vibrant glow across its intricate structure. At the heart of the flower, a Spinning Holofan Blade creates a mesmerizing Holographic Bee projection . The implications of this artwork are rich with symbolism and meaning, especially in the context of a digital world.
The Wire-Framed and Ribbon Flower: The wire frame represents the skeletal structure or foundation of our creations, while the ribbons symbolize fluidity and the delicate, artistic expression of our ideas. This combination creates a fusion of strength and grace, a visual metaphor for the balance between structural integrity and aesthetic beauty in art and technology.
The Spinning Holofan Blade: The holofan blade's spinning motion introduces a dynamic, ever-changing element. The spinning effect creates a sense of motion and fluidity, emphasizing the ongoing process of creativity and innovation, embodying the continuous evolution of art.
The Holographic Bee: The bee, a symbol of pollination and productivity, represents the act of spreading ideas and fostering growth. In this digital context, the holographic bee signifies the role of art in influencing and enriching the digital landscape. Just as bees pollinate flowers, art has the power to fertilize the digital realm with beauty, inspiring nech technological innovations.
