We knew of no other circumstances in which to exist. It was simply a way of being – a reliable invasion of harmony and a co-existence that could never be otherwise. So, when the clouds accumulated on the horizon and the storm passed through, we united our bodies and emerged as one ever-expanding, tentacular form. Together, we multiplied again and again, in a symbiotic reforming of the grounds for vitality. Lyndsay McKay (On observations as an identical twin) __________________ My current work as an emerging artist has tended towards a dedicated intersection of art and science. While observing the activity of organic materials – common molds, various fungal cultures, certain grassroot systems, to name a few - in combination with other mixed media, my fascination surfaced in the most appropriately rhizomatic fashion. My research and interests are twofold: to orchestrate a purposeful interruption in the pathways of organic subject matter by manipulating the formal qualities of inserted materials, and, to take a representational approach, showcasing a complex mirroring and unapologetic romanticization of the delicate and resilient intricacies of other-than-human relationships and networks. Using objects commonly found in clinical settings, symbolic nuances within my work have the potential for being underpinned within its aesthetic context. Latex gloves, syringes, silicone t... read more...