THE AFTER PEOPLE
SCENES
In this post-apocalyptic saga, an unspecified catastrophe has unleashed a mutated mycorrhizae-like fungus that has transmuted all humans into an unprecedented and extraordinary hybrid species. These new hybrids are embracing their new symbiotic relationship within a newly thriving natural world order, while developing heightened senses and sometimes breathtaking physical attributes. The artist has paid extra attention to researching, exploring and expressing the multitude of hybrid features and textures as well as portraying the many different characters. The narrative is a commentary on the possible consequences of our actions on the environment. It challenges the audience to consider the delicate interaction between humans and nature and the need to cherish and preserve the planet for future generations. The series is divided in two parts: 1. Portraits and 2. Scenes. This Scenes page focuses on interactions and relations within the series.
“Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end”
– Seneca –
BEFÓRE THE AFTER PEOPLE
Installation of 9 art monitors (33″) with slideshows
There was a boy
A very strange enchanted boy They say he wandered very far Very far Over land and seaA little shy
And sad of eye But very wise was heAnd then one day
One magic day he passed my way And while we spoken of many things Fools and kings This he said to meThe greatest thing
You’ll ever learn Is just to love And be loved in returnNature Boy
– Nat King Cole (© Eden Ahbez) –
“I saw my earlier selves as different people, acquaintances I had outgrown. I wondered how I could ever have been some of them“
– Roger Zelazny –