The Butterfly Dream (VR Documentation), 2018

010oa's artistry ventures into the profound interplay between the subconscious and the

pulsating essence of artistic creation. Her work serves as a crucible where the nuances of

identity are explored and redefined. Central to this exploration is the way our sense of self is

molded by both visible and hidden experiences. Through deliberate artistic ruptures, 010oa

crafts moments of introspection, challenging viewers to reexamine their deep-seated

perceptions and embrace a more profound understanding.

  
These disruptions in her art carry an existential weight, echoing a quest for meaning in a world

brimming with complexities. 010oa harnesses the power of 3D not just as a medium, but as a

transformative tool that deepen the thematic resonance of her work. These technologies act as

bridges, connecting the tangible world with ethereal realms, and in doing so, they amplify the

introspective and revelatory nature of her art.

  
In this sanctuary of artistic expression, viewers are invited to traverse the blurred boundaries

between dream and reality, engaging in a journey that offers both a reflection of the

subconscious and an insight into the heartbeat of creativity.

She:Her 2022

Serie 4, 2021

In the project Self-Discovery, 2023, 010oa integrates the concepts of autopoiesis and self-organisation, delving into the complexities of human development from embryogenesis through to maturity. The work presents a detailed exploration of cellular differentiation in organ and tissue development during embryogenesis, as well as the ongoing maintenance and adaptation of cellular structures and functions at a molecular level throughout human growth.

By representing anatomical elements such as skeletons and organs, alongside abstract motifs that symbolise cognitive and emotional aspects of self-evolution, 010oa creates a visual narrative that spans the spectrum of human development. This project serves as a visual metaphor for the continuous, autonomous formation of the self, drawing parallels between the biological processes of growth and the emergence of personal identity. Through the fusion of art and science, 010oa offers a profound examination of the intricate relationship between our physical growth and our inner selves, highlighting the dynamic and complex nature of human development and the constitution of 'self'. 

  

Self-Discovery, 2023

Untitled, 2017

**From a transient image of a vehicle to a blouse abandoned to the rain, the array of external objects perpetuates in its variety. External objects have not only served humans in a functional capacity while retaining Its presence deep in our consciousness. Our engagement with these objects initiates communications with our senses to form memories albeit enduring or ephemeral. We find ourselves in an information-processing, storage, and interpreting system that is far from equilibrium, which indicates a greater variety of sentiments that could be addressed in this context.** 

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**What is in question are the memories birthed from perception of these external objects. Through time, the initial memory is subject to mutation, distortion, even complete alteration, arguably, in a simultaneous fashion. While new ‘external information(consisting objects)’ is constantly being diffused into the existing memories, prompting a cascade of changes to produce an altered recollection of the original event, where the external objects were firstly captured upon our awareness.** 

**Husserl, in his contemplation of time, characterised memory in its retention, reproduction, and protention phases. The presence of external objects functions as a signal to anchor an immediate past in one’s consciousness, also, it serves as a representation to evoke memory already formed from the immediate/distant past, with both types manifest as the immediacy of now. Moreover, as proposed in protention phase - the anticipation of rain from sighting dark clouds offers a prospect to the immediate future, eventually the future anticipated in one’s consciousness becomes the present and subsequently recedes into the past. The interplay of retention and reproduction and protention brings the immediate future to the present and then into the past. Such dynamics give rise to a temporal horizon where, a continuity forms along the past, present, and future.** 

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**In 010oa's work, there is a profound exploration and exposition of the fluidity of the memory system, shaped by the constant influx of external objects. Time is treated as a non-linear medium throughout the project, challenging the seamless continuity of the temporal horizon. 010oa revisits the established phases of memory formation - retention, reproduction, and protention - and introduces artistic ruptures that unsettle the transition from the immediate past to the anticipated future, and vice versa. These disruptions reflect the non-static nature of memory itself.**

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**The aim of 010oa's artistic chaos is to compel viewers to confront the instability of their own memory systems and, consequently, their perceptions, a process that inexorably sculpts their identity. This artistic endeavour goes beyond merely acknowledging the role of external objects in the construction and reconstruction of memory. Instead, it poses penetrating questions about the constitution of 'self', which is both discovered and obscured, crafted and recrafted within the expansive domain of the temporal horizon. 010oa's work invites a deep contemplation of these themes, offering a unique perspective on the interplay of memory, identity, and time.**

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Memory Formation, 2023

In the project "The Butterfly Dream," 010oa delves into the mythological significance of the dream-reality dichotomy, a theme deeply entrenched in human mythology and philosophy. This work serves as an exploration of the structural framework that underlies this binary opposition, revealing its enduring impact on collective human thought and culture.

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Central to 010oa's exploration is the portrayal of dreams as realms of abstract subjectivity, spaces where mythological narratives and personal subconscious intertwine. In contrast, reality is depicted as the objective realm, grounded in the empirical and the tangible. "The Butterfly Dream" artfully navigates these contrasting domains, inviting viewers to traverse the nuanced boundary where mythological symbolism and everyday reality intersect.

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Through this project, 010oa aims to uncover the underlying thought processes that have historically shaped human perceptions of dreams and reality. The work reflects on the interconnectedness of these states in human mythology, highlighting how they have been perceived and interpreted across different cultures and epochs.

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Employing technological mediums, 010oa brings a modern perspective to this ancient theme, bridging the ethereal nature of mythological dreams with the concrete reality of human existence. "The Butterfly Dream" is not merely an artistic endeavour; it is a scholarly exploration that encourages viewers to engage with and reconsider the mythological foundations of their understanding of the world.

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In this space, 010oa posits that the interplay of dream and reality is a fertile ground for uncovering deeper truths about the human condition, as seen through the lens of mythology. The project invites a contemplative engagement, offering new insights into the timeless human quest to decipher the enigmatic relationship between our imagined worlds and our lived experiences.

  

The Butterfly Dream, 2018

010oa's artistry ventures into the profound interplay between the subconscious and the

pulsating essence of artistic creation. Her work serves as a crucible where the nuances of

identity are explored and redefined. Central to this exploration is the way our sense of self is

molded by both visible and hidden experiences. Through deliberate artistic ruptures, 010oa

crafts moments of introspection, challenging viewers to reexamine their deep-seated

perceptions and embrace a more profound understanding.

These disruptions in her art carry an existential weight, echoing a quest for meaning in a world

brimming with complexities. 010oa harnesses the power of 3D not just as a medium, but as a

transformative tool that deepen the thematic resonance of her work. These technologies act as

bridges, connecting the tangible world with ethereal realms, and in doing so, they amplify the

introspective and revelatory nature of her art.

In this sanctuary of artistic expression, viewers are invited to traverse the blurred boundaries

between dream and reality, engaging in a journey that offers both a reflection of the

subconscious and an insight into the heartbeat of creativity.

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