TARSTAINS

March 2024

87 x 140 x 110 cm










‘TARSTAINS’ embodies a haunting juxtaposition of the mechanical and the organic, a profound exploration of the liminal space where humanity intersects with technology and nature. At its core, it serves as a testament to machine body horror, evoking a sense of disquiet and unease that resonates deeply with viewers.

A body slowly building itself from the ground up, transitioning form veins to bones to flesh serves as a potent reminder of humanity's ongoing struggle to reconcile its natural origins with its technological evolution. Four arms extend from its torso, a grotesque augmentation that speaks to the relentless encroachment of technology upon the human form. These wires, reminiscent of both neural pathways and the sprawling roots of a plant, envelop the skeletal frame in a disturbing yet strangely ethereal embrace, blurring the boundaries between man and machine, life and artificiality.

‘TARSTAINS’ challenges us to confront our own complicity in the erosion of the natural world, even as it offers a glimmer of hope for reconciliation and redemption.