Tomas Saraceno at Tanya Bonakdar
At Tanya Bonakdar Gallery in Los Angeles, “Live(s) on Air” is on from February 24 to May 4, 2024, featuring new works by Tomás Saraceno. This exhibit explores the theme of eco-social interdependence with a collection that includes sculpture, works on paper, and film. It aims to engage viewers in thinking about the impact of humans on the environment and paths toward coexistence on Earth.
Tomas Saraceno at Tanya Bonakdar
Included in the exhibit is a film titled “Fly with Pacha, Into the Aerocene,” which examines the environmental and social implications of industrial activities through the perspective of an aerosolar balloon’s journey. This part of the show highlights Saraceno’s interaction with communities affected by industrial exploitation and his advocacy for sustainable practices.
Tomas Saraceno at Tanya Bonakdar
The main space of the show hosts a series of sculptures that explore concepts of air, light, and structure. These pieces utilize color and temperature to investigate the relationships between natural forces and human perception, focusing on visualizing the invisible connections within the natural world. The presentation continues with sculptures inspired by the diversity of the natural world, focusing on flora and fauna. These works, designed in consultation with environmental experts, function as habitats for wildlife, highlighting the importance of biodiversity and the potential for coexistence between man-made structures and natural ecosystems.
Tomas Saraceno at Tanya Bonakdar
In the exhibition’s final section, visitors encounter an in-depth look at Tomás Saraceno’s ongoing engagement with spiders, a venture initiated almost twenty years prior, culminating in the Arachnophilia project. This effort represents a convergence of art, science, and cultural knowledge, all centered around the communal fascination with spider webs. Displayed within a subdued lighting environment, the artworks feature contributions from spiders cohabiting Saraceno’s studio in Berlin, showcasing their intricate web constructions. This part of the exhibition is designed to shift perceptions regarding spiders, emphasizing the complex web structures and Saraceno’s interest in the synergistic relationship between human and arachnid architectural practices, advocating for a more integrated approach to coexistence on the planet.
Tomas Saraceno at Tanya Bonakdar
Tomas Saraceno at Tanya Bonakdar
Tomas Saraceno at Tanya Bonakdar
Tomas Saraceno at Tanya Bonakdar
Tomas Saraceno at Tanya Bonakdar
Tomas Saraceno at Tanya Bonakdar
Tomas Saraceno at Tanya Bonakdar
Tomas Saraceno at Tanya Bonakdar
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