In a Rotten Universe

The decay of organic matter is a natural process of spoilage, turning food into garbage, useless to humans. A rotten fruit, some rotten bread or a rotten potato, are microsystems with thousands of organisms evolving. Despite being a disgusting view, it could become an artistic object through the lens of a photographer, as they are a unique world by themselves, consisting of many colors and charming textures.

Based on this theme, I made a digital editing game, transforming photos of moldy food into compositions of imaginary, unfamiliar landscapes. Elements of nature, flowers, wood, etc. can appear in these landscapes, as a connection with the real and the familiar, as well as useless toys or plastic garbage, adding a grotesque touch to the composition.

Work in progress…

2022