Don’t miss the grand opening of Digital Archive by CHROLIK on December 13th from 7:30-9:00 PM. 

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The Digital Archive series reimagines botanical forms as dynamic expressions of time, memory, and human connection. The ikebana, with its fleeting beauty, serves as a physical reminder of life’s transience. As a live feed of the floral arrangement is digitally transformed and displayed, it becomes a reflection on how technology alters our perception of reality. The piece evokes a sense of nostalgia and questions whether our reliance on digital memories distorts the essence of what we seek to preserve. 

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Artist statement: “Nature has always been my refuge and growing up in South Florida, this means being surrounded by green subtropical landscapes all year-round. Experiencing my first autumn when I was 20 sparked the idea of capturing a fleeting moment in time such as the red leaves of a deciduous tree. This experience shaped the idea of seasonal nostalgia, a reoccuring theme in my work, where each piece evokes the cycles of growth, decay, and renewal. I am interested in exploring the impermanence of organic forms and how it translates to the digital realm.”

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Audio composed by producer David Friend.

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Credits: All photos and videos were taken by CHROLIK