[dNASAb] video sculpture_" Anthropocene polyps; Filter feeding pixelated plankton_Obscene Plasticene Daydream" 2023

" Anthropocene polyps; Filter feeding pixelated plankton_Obscene Plasticene Daydream" 2023 [video sculpture]

Gorgonia ventalina (purple sea fan), reclaimed marine debris from Biscayne Bay (styrofoam,plastic bottles, prescription pill container,bottle caps, derelict fishing net, monofilament, dead sponges and corals), salvaged buoy ball, epoxy, airbrush paint. UHD Video shot underwater in Biscayne Bay and remixed with artist created content in the studio and projection mapped onto sculpture.

Gorgonia ventalina, the common sea fan and purple sea fan, is a species of sea fan, an octocoral in the family Gorgoniidae. The purple sea fan is found in the western Atlantic and Caribbean, with a range extending from Bermuda and Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to Curaçao. It grows near the shore in shallow water in areas with strong wave action and on deeper outer reefs with strong currents down to a depth of about 15 m (49 ft). It is known to live for over 100 years.

Gorgonia ventalina is a filter feeder and. Each polyp extends its eight tentacles to catch plankton drifting past on the current. Its tissues contain symbiotic dinoflagellate Symbiodinium spp., which are photosynthetic and use sunlight to create organic carbon compounds which are then available to the host coral.

[dNASAb]_Video Art_ “Obscene Plasticene Daydream_ Biscayne Bay Restore (You can't have Blue without Green)" #4_ 1 of 1, excerpt, UHD 4k at 24 fps. (filmed in the nutrient rich, sea grass nurseries of Biscayne Bay)

 

[Video Still]_Obscene Plasticene Daydream_ Biscayne Bay Restore (You can't have Blue without Green)" #4_ 1 of 1, excerpt, UHD 4k at 24 fps. (filmed in the nutrient rich, sea grass nurseries of Biscayne Bay)

 “Obscene Plasticene Daydream_ Biscayne Bay Restore (You can't have Blue without Green)" #4_ 1 of 1, excerpt, UHD 4k at 24 fps. (filmed in the nutrient rich, sea grass nurseries of Biscayne Bay)

“Like a shadow that does not permit us to jump over it, but moves with us to maintain its proper distance, pollution is nature’s answer to culture. When we have learned to recycle pollution into potent information, we will have passed over completely into the new cultural ecology.” – William Irwin Thompson

 [dNASAb] is not fascinated with the calcium carbonate skeletons of dead corals or the fetishization of lifeless fossils. His love is born by the hyper specialized patterns, the insane fluorescent colors, the motion of the corals in the flow, and the symbiosis of different species collaborating to thrive. That is why he sets forth to refurbish them with color and dynamic sculptural components. He creates sculptures in the studio from the rubbish and other reclaimed materials. The finished sculptures then get re-integrated, temporarily, to the environment from which it's materials and inspiration were salvaged. The sculptures are filmed in varying depths, at different times of day and night, via underwater photography and scuba diving_ in an effort to "restore beauty to the entire ecosystem, if only temporarily"

[dNASAb] ©__"The real enemy is the disneyfication of everything." _

[Video Stills]_Obscene Plasticene Daydream_ Biscayne Bay Restore (You can't have Blue without Green)" #4_ 1 of 1, excerpt, UHD 4k at 24 fps. (filmed in the nutrient rich, sea grass nurseries of Biscayne Bay)

"Aquascaping the Anthropocene" projected on the Manhattan Bridge NYC. 2020

 

Light Year 67: Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil

Thursday, Novemeber 5th, 2020
2-10 pm (NYC time)

Light Year 67: “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil” serves as a celebration and reminder to all of the beauty of life as a human being on this rock spinning around the sun. In a recent talk at TEDx San Francisco, Mel Robbins mentioned that scientists estimate the probability of your being born at about one in 400 trillion, so each and every one of us are special.

These are dark times for us all, some more than others, and to stop and reflect on the beauty of our world is needed more than ever.  The LIGHT YEAR program is presented on the Manhattan Bridge in the streets of Dumbo, Brooklyn.

Exhibition date: November 5, 2020
Total Run Time: 30:24

Participating Artists /  Country
Ernesto Gonzalez / USA - Mexico
Agni Zotis / USA - Greece
Gigi Spratley / USA
Jean-Michel Rolland / France
Keegan Luttrell / Germany
Malado Baldwin / USA
Valerie Schaller / Austria
[dNASAb] /USA
Marton Daniel Gabor, Juice / Hungary

@lightyeararts

Curated by John Ensor Parker

Aquascaping_The_Anthropocene#4" 3:14 mins, 24fps. 1080p HD video 2014-present/ongoing

Aquascaping the Anthropocene" creates a visual montage illustrating the resiliency of the coral reef,  its relationship to plastics, and a possible "optimistic future view of a post human; plasticized Ocean, in which a hybrid symbiotic relationship between the coral and the plastic gyre occurs."

 The composition consists of video documentation of a living coral sculpture made of reclaimed plastic and fiber optics composited with other videos of living coral colonies, underwater lighting, plastic sculptures, and video projection mapping.

https://youtu.be/yY78VM9v1kI

[dNASAb] __"The real enemy is the disneyfication of everything." _

"Aquascaping PARASPACE" screens on a 27 screen video wall October 5 – October 30, 2015

PARASPACE

"the condition of hyperspace [that] is itself insane"

- Barry Malzberg, Galaxies

"Aquascaping PARASPACE, Video re-contextualization of the living marine reef ecosystem" on the 27 screen video wall at IFP by [dNASAb] 2015

October 5 – October 30, 2015

Made in NY Media Center by IFP - 30 John Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

  This exhibition explores ways in which contemporary artists using digital tools address cyberspace, body, and nature in the post internet time. The selected artists use animation, 3D computer graphics, video, and glitches to model virtually simulated scenes out of the detritus of internet and consumer culture. Paraspace  presents an imploded realm where the ontological status of subject and landscape is opened to question and position for redefinition.Curated by Andrea Wolf and CHiKA.

more info

"Aquascaping Para-Space, Video re-contextualization of the living marine reef ecosystem" 2015
1:30 min, 24 fps, 1080p HD excerpt of a larger composition to be screened on a 27 screen video wall by [dNASAb] 2015

2 New Videosculptures "Transcending the gyre_ Exquisite colonies of plasticized video symbiosis #1 + #2" 2015

"Transcending the gyre_ Exquisite

colonies of plasticized video symbiosis #1 + #2" 2015
(6) LCD screens,resin, acrylic, reclaimed/recycled plastics,
acrylic paints, salvaged driftwood, thermal formed plastics, archival imaged cast plastics,
reclaimed corals and sponges from South Florida's beaches,4 led networks, micro controllers,
media players, unique 1080p HD video

Two new videosculptures are currently on display in the window,[visible both day and night] 

"Williamsburg on Warren"
an exhibit & happening curated by Dam Stuhltrager, founder of THE WYE

featuring artwork by Mark Andreas, Ken Butler, Cris Dam, Mark Esper, Anna Frants, Ruth Marshall, Loren J. Munk, Disney Nasa Borg, Randy Polumbo, William Powhida, Carol Salmanson, Jeff Schneider, Kathleen Vance & Ryan Wolfe
            
Vernissage: JUNE 12 (6 - 10pm)
Exhibit Dates: June 12 – July 7, 2015

Venue: One Art Space
Address: 23 Warren St, NYC
Directions: A, C to Chambers
Hrs: Tues - Sat, 11:30am - 5pm

Video Documentation "Sculpting Life_Transcending the gyre_ exquisite colonies of plasticized symbiosis" 2015

"Sculpting Life_Transcending the gyre_ exquisite colonies of plasticized symbiosis" 2015
[A Re-Contextualization of the living marine reef ecosystem]
40 gallon custom acrylic aquarium,pumps, filters, actinic lights, resin,fiber optics,acrylic, reclaimed plastics, led's,thermal formed plastics, archival imaged plastics, 40 living corals,fish, shrimp, invertebrates, algae,1080p HD video with original audio track.
36 (w) X 92" (h) x 24 inches

  [dNASAb]’s most recent body of work has evolved in exciting new directions. These dynamic new works are informed via the intense observation of the living marine reef ecosystem. The artist maintains a full blown reef ecosystem in his studio in which he nurtures and propagates dozens of species of living corals, as well as the subsequent ecosystem needed for them to thrive, fish, invertebrates and bacteria. The artist refers to the reef aquarium as the “studio tank”, and as the name suggests it is a place of research into developing living sculpture. [dNASAb] conducts research utilizing new materials, species integration and optical systems in an effort to re-contextualize the reef environment.

  The underwater world has always been a source of inspiration for the artist but it’s this daily interaction with this pristine system that informs the new works in this series. The tank requires extreme measures to maintain suitable water chemistry and a sterile environment for the species to thrive, the most important step in this process is intense observation. Utilizing the same level of observation the artist has turned his discerning eye to the natural environments that are the foundations for a healthy reef. Sadly, the same standard of cleanliness does not exist in real life. What the artist has found on the beaches, in the Ocean’s, and strewn through the mangrove nurseries is horrifyingly inspirational.

  “Like an Ocean gyre, a vortex of artifacts of a consumption based contemporary society such as; plastic bottles and bags, fishing nets, and helium balloons become ensnarled with driftwood, dead coral, and seaweed creating a grotesques amalgamation of disparate materials which remarkably can still harbor life and be a sculptural framework for life to grow. I aim to develop work that embodies this contemporary conundrum.”

Special Thanks to Frederieke Taylor, Desiree Konian, Scott Williams, Larry Morris, Brian Bronzino, Warren Vanvarick, Bob Dellavechia, Ryan Michael Ford, Tyrome Salvatore Tripoli, Erik Pye, Lydia Kernodle, Justin Wood, Lauren Clark, Aquatic Visions, Sea Level Aquarium, MOTE Tropical Marine Research Lab and VoltaNY.

Photographs of Frederieke Taylor's presentation at VoltaNY 2015 featuring the works of [dNASAb]

 "Sculpting Life_Transcending the gyre_ exquisite colonies of plasticized symbiosis" 2015

[A Re-Contextualization of the living marine reef ecosystem]
40 gallon custom acrylic aquarium,pumps, filters, actinic lights, resin,fiber optics,acrylic, reclaimed plastics, led's,thermal formed plastics, archival imaged plastics, 40 living corals,fish, shrimp, invertebrates, algae,1080p HD video with original audio track.
36 (w) X 92" (h) x 24 inches

view of Frederieke Taylor's VoltaNY 2015 booth

view of Frederieke Taylor's VoltaNY 2015 booth

view of Frederieke Taylor's VoltaNY 2015 booth

"Vortex_Plasticized Gyre #4” 2015

Resin, acrylic, reclaimed plastics, paint,
wood, thermal formed plastics, archival
imaged plastics, reclaimed corals and
sponges, led’s.
19(h) x 14(w) x 14(l) inches

"Vortex_Plasticized Gyre #1” 2015
Resin, acrylic, reclaimed plastics, paint,
wood, thermal formed plastics, archival
imaged plastics, reclaimed corals and
sponges, led’s.
54(h) x 32(w) x32(l) inches

detail__"Sculpting Life_Transcending the gyre_ exquisite colonies of plasticized symbiosis" 2015

[A Re-Contextualization of the living marine reef ecosystem]
40 gallon custom acrylic aquarium,pumps, filters, actinic lights, resin,fiber optics,acrylic, reclaimed plastics, led's,thermal formed plastics, archival imaged plastics, 40 living corals,fish, shrimp, invertebrates, algae,1080p HD video with original audio track.
36 (w) X 92" (h) x 24 inches

“Sculpting Life, A re-contextualization of the living marine reef ecosystem” #2 2014 [Bloomberg Aquascaping Project by [dNASAb]

“Sculpting Life, A re-contextualization of the living marine reef ecosystem” #2 2014
[Bloomberg Aquascaping Project by [dNASAb]
Thermal formed plastics,hand cast archival images, 40 living corals, cast clear plastic 3d  fiber optic nodes,120 led's,acrylic, fiber optics,reclaimed/recycled plastics, aquatic resin, live rock, and a full marine ecosystem.

“Sculpting Life, A re-contextualization of the living marine reef ecosystem” 2014 by [dNASAb]

“Sculpting Life, A re-contextualization of the living marine reef ecosystem” 2014
Thermal formed plastics,24 hand cast archival images, 60 living corals, cast clear plastic 3d  fiber optic nodes,270 led's,acrylic, fiber optics,reclaimed/recycled plastics, aquatic resin, live rock, and a full marine ecosystem.

The artist [dNASAb] uses mixed media to evoke the forms, textures, and colors of the living coral reef, as well as the biodiversity of ocean life. A seasoned scuba diver, the artist seeks to share his experience of the underwater world’s perception changing power.

“The living coral reef ecosystem only covers about 1% of the ocean,” writes the artist, “but provides a full 25% of the oceans’ biodiversity. I am awed by the extreme degree of specialization these species have developed throughout their evolution. ”

[dNASAb] reproduces the shifting organic growth of the reef by allowing living invertebrates to fasten to the work, making the sculpture part of the living coral it seeks to mimic. In this way the sculpture- like the reef and its inhabitants-transforms over time. With its ability to create, regenerate, and evolve in real-time, [dNASAb]’s work reflects the corporate culture on the other side of the aquarium glass.

Employing plastics, LEDs, fiber optics, and other media, [dNASAb]’s  Aquascaping Project makes the connection between the rich biodiversity of the reef and the accelerating  social and cultural evolution of the world we inhabit on land.

*No aquatic life was harmed by sculpture installation or presence in the tank*

“Sculpting Life, A re-contextualization of the living marine reef ecosystem” 2014 by [dNASAb]

“Sculpting Life, A re-contextualization of the living marine reef ecosystem” 2014
Thermal formed plastics,24 hand cast archival images, 60 living corals, cast clear plastic 3d  fiber optic nodes,270 led's,acrylic,fiber optics,reclaimed/recycled plastics, aquatic resin, live rock, and a full marine ecosystem.

The artist [dNASAb] uses mixed media to evoke the forms, textures, and colors of the living coral reef, as well as the biodiversity of ocean life. A seasoned scuba diver, the artist seeks to share his experience of the underwater world’s perception changing power.

“The living coral reef ecosystem only covers about 1% of the ocean,” writes the artist, “but provides a full 25% of the oceans’ biodiversity. I am awed by the extreme degree of specialization these species have developed throughout their evolution. ”

[dNASAb] reproduces the shifting organic growth of the reef by allowing living invertebrates to fasten to the work, making the sculpture part of the living coral it seeks to mimic. In this way the sculpture- like the reef and its inhabitants-transforms over time. With its ability to create, regenerate, and evolve in real-time, [dNASAb]’s work reflects the corporate culture on the other side of the aquarium glass.

Employing plastics, LEDs, fiber optics, and other media, [dNASAb]’s  Aquascaping Project makes the connection between the rich biodiversity of the reef and the accelerating  social and cultural evolution of the world we inhabit on land.

*No aquatic life was harmed by sculpture installation or presence in the tank*

BLOOMBERG’S NEWEST ART INSTALLATION: THE AQUASCAPING PROJECT

July 1, 2014

Using mixed media – including fiber optic cables, fluorescent plastics, and LEDs – the artist [dNASAb] created a unique site- specific piece in 731 Lexington’s giant sixth floor fish tank. The artwork, called the Aquascaping Project, also employs living coral to reflect the organic, vibrant way in which our company grows and expands around the world.

https://youtu.be/dpxjh2eSj_s

Art installations in Bloomberg offices globally represent our commitment to excellence in design, innovation, access, and new technologies in the arts. Bloomberg partners with a wide-range of arts organizations.

"Sculpting Life; A Recontextualization of the living marine reef ecosystem" by [dNASAb] 2014[Bloomberg Sculptural Aquascaping Project]

"Sculpting Life; A Recontextualization of the living marine reef ecosystem" by [dNASAb] 2014

Thermal formed plastics,24 hand cast archival images, 60 living corals, cast clear plastic 3-d fiber optic nodes,270 led's,acrylic, fiber optics,reclaimed/recycled plastics, aquatic resin, live rock, and a full marine ecosystem. #fiberopticreef #futurereef  #sculptinglife #dNASAb [iphone pics of install--full release next week]

"Sculpting Life; A Recontextualisation of the living marine reef ecosystem" by [dNASAb] #FiberOpticReef #SculptingLife #FutureReef #Bloomberg

"Sculpting Life; A Recontextualisation of the living marine reef ecosystem" by [dNASAb] #FiberOpticReef #SculptingLife #FutureReef #Bloomberg #SculpturalAquascaping ____photo from install.

"Sculpting Life; A Recontextualisation of the living marine reef ecosystem" by [dNASAb] 2014

Thermal formed plastics,24 hand cast archival images, 70 living corals, cast clear plastic 3d  fiber optic nodes,270 led's,acrylic, fiber optics,reclaimed/recycled plastics, aquatic resin, live rock, and a full marine ecosystem.

Installed on June 27th and June 28th, 2014 in the Bloomberg Tower at 731 Lexington Avenue,NYC. Housed in the central  7 story Atrium known as the "Link" that overlooks the courtyard. The living sculpture resides inside of a 3,000 gallon Marine Reef Ecosystem Tank.

 special Thanks to Michael Bloomberg, Patti Harris, Lauren Smiith, Beth Mazzeo, Heather Harris,Kara Finnerty, Paul Kasmin, Scott Williams, Bobby Dellavecchia, Larry Morris, Desiree Konian and everyone else who was an integral part in facilitating the actualization of a dream.