Reality around us is in perpetual dynamics – a process of rediscovery and continuous restart with the resources available at the time. Through the mechanisms of destruction and creation, everything we know exists. I choose to herbarize the idea of accepting constant change and experimental (re)creation. Reflection and repetition. Chaos as a part of me. "Particles" is a collection of my own drawings, photographs, and prints – in the form of confetti. These are previous perceptions that pass into a new form and are no longer independent units, but parts of another whole. As a by-product of the herbarium thus obtained, I add the pleasure of performing completely meaningless actions - in this case punching a huge number of holes in perfectly good pieces.
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“My practice tests the boundaries of the surrounding world through videos, objects, drawings. I gather and highlight the multiplicity of viewpoints and possible takes on what can be considered "real". My interests lie in post-humanism and observing the role of being human by mapping what lies outside of it. In my works I often explore the interplay between nature, culture, and technology. My work has been exhibited at a number of venues in Bulgaria, Finland, Austria, Spain, Germany, South Korea.”
Leda Vaneva lives and works in Helsinki, Finland.
Website: ledavaneva.com