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.
physical → phygital → digital
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.”
Audio composed by producer David Friend.
CHROLIK is a spatial-experience designer exploring the relationship between nature and technology, aiming to reveal the dynamic as symbiotic rather than as opposite. With a background in arts and architecture, CHROLIK creates immersive and interactive multi-sensory environments that promote well-being and introspection. Her work is comprised of, but not limited to, live performances, multi-channel video installations, 3D digital media, and audiovisual experiences.
