Bioform Aquatic (2024)

Bioform Aquatic explores an potential future human bio-technologically adapted form; exhibited by an adept of the Advaita Vedanta inspired fictional galactic religion "Church of Morphogenesis." Bioform Aquatic is inspired by the Islamic concept of Luminous Void, apparent divinity appearing in total absence of light and deep mediation practices. Depicted is an anthropoid inspired Transhuman bodily bioform adapted specifically to survive and thrive in the deep lightness ocean under crushing pressure. An earnest attempt to connect with the Universe and gain spiritual enlightenment through biotechnology. contemplative mediation and ego death. This sculpture depicts a humanoid figure with biomechanical features, marked by an enlarged, distorted head adorned with multiple eyes. The rough texture and earthy gray and brown tones emphasises an organic yet industrial feel. The choice of Chavant Clay, a material able to be reworked without limit has been made to symbolise the embracing of mutation as driving force of biology. The symmetrical composition and deep cavities evoke a sense of alien strangeness and fascination, prompting contemplation on morphological transformation and human identity.