Being here

Plants present a stark contrast to man-made urban structures, yet they have inspired architecture and ornamentation since ancient times. The old masters understood the structural secrets of plants and the cosmos, relying on these timeless laws in their creations. Much of this knowledge has been lost in the accelerated pace of an overwhelming technocratic dictate, to the point where, today, plants are often overlooked in an increasingly stressed and over-rationalized society between being and having.

Their beauty is rooted in complex mathematical principles and the static forces they exert. For example, the spiral growth of a plant mirrors the same formula that governs the energy principles of galaxies, invisible atomic structures, and even Gothic architecture. This connection fuels our fascination with plants as valuable sources of hidden knowledge. Their patterns transcend mere decoration, embodying cosmic mysteries and holding deep meaning for us, including their healing properties and symbolic metaphors for psychological forces.

In a world increasingly shaped by leadership of selfish manipulators, war mongers or nature-damaging commercial interests,  population growth, and a dramatic migration crisis, overwhelm people, who find themselves overworked and disconnected from the natural environment. Despite this, our innate yearning for a connection with nature explains why some are drawn to “Green” political movements. However, these agendas may not always align with the sound ecological practices that their names imply.

Being here is essentially about overlooked greenery. Each photograph seeks to interrupt the noisy routine of daily life by presenting plants in a layered, nuanced way, as though we are seeing them for the first time. The images invite us to pause, breathe, and truly notice the presence of plants. They evoke a moment of quiet reflection on the energy and “material-immaterial” sensibility of plants. Their “dematerialized” nature leads us into a personal meditation on balancing man-made structures with local plants and maintaining a natural rhythm amid the polarized demands of modern life. There is hope that such reflection may inspire us to consider the importance of healthier, more sustainable architecture combined with natural environments—for the sake of future generations.

This photographic series comprises delicate, layered images of plants, ranging from classic single exposures to multiple exposures. These compositions extend the visual experience with a painterly approach, capturing the connection between the “physical and non-physical worlds”; between the outer and inner realities. Plants are elevated as “transformative and sculptural abstractions” of pure existence, functioning as microcosms that represent the macrocosm. The Fibonacci sequence weaves complex visual algorithms into seamless shapes with quantum fields of movement. They invite us to choose a more harmonious and sustainable way forward, in spite of the pressures of relentless population growth and expansion politics, which too often prioritizes short-term profit at the expense of long-term well-being. At the same time, caution is necessary when rushing into meaningful ecological changes that need more thoughtful consideration and much more time.