Chapter two: Athrú
Part of Ephemeral Bloom
View 3D exhibition in New Art City
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The Valley of Athrú is a distant, bountiful land defined by constant change. It was formed over millions of years, evolving from a landscape battered by meteorites, lightning and lava flows, to an idyllic sanctuary supporting a diverse ecosystem. Without developed civilisations, it moves in perfect synergy with the flow of nature and time, providing a space of balance and nurture for all life within it.
Valleys are often perceived as safe havens - sheltered by mountains and hills, abundant with water and food. For me, Athrú represents the destination I have been searching for in my journey of healing, and my perception of nature - a force embodied by life that is shifting, surprising and reassuring.
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The tides dance,
In an eternal rhythm,
While the sun shimmers upon the waters surface,
Like a curtain swaying in the breeze.
From boundless obscurity,
Devoid of light,
Emerges a blue paradise of vitalisation,
A poignant reminder,
That magic can thrive in darkness.
The valley may be veiled in shadow,
But it’s presence endures,
Let the radiance be your compass,
Guiding you through the night.
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Lost in emerald,
I feel an inner awakening.
Embraced by gold,
I’m invincible, like a burning star.
Adrift in sapphire,
Might courses through my veins.
Engulfed by obsidian,
I sense a gradual slipping.
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Installation images
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Above: Screenshots from 3D exhibition in New Art City, 2023.
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Above: Photographs from installation at Brighton Photo Fringe, 2022.