"Shizen" is a Japanese term often translated as “nature,” yet its meaning aligns more closely with “all of creation.” Rooted in this concept, the work explores the fundamental state of materials, revealing the intrinsic interplay between "naturalness" and "non-naturalness".
Bridging "shizen" with the notion of the “rudimentary” found in the nature and culture of the semi-arid Brazilian Sertão, the works embody the paradox of "dryness"—a condition often misinterpreted as the absence of nature. In this space, seemingly opposing materialities converge, dissolving and intensifying the boundary between aridity, symbolized by a cactus, and the stark solidity of concrete.
Through this juxtaposition, the work reflects the irony and duality of absence/dryness versus humidity/abundance, challenging modern societal expectations and revealing cultural counterpoints that propose alternative ways of perceiving materials and environments.
