Basal Elements #2 Print

Ariadna Dane (b. 1984) is a multidisciplinary artist living and working in Berkshire, UK. Through her upbringing in Siberia and travelling, she had discovered a connection to nature which became a source of inspiration for her evolving biomorphic art practice. The creative process involves experimentation with techniques to imitate and amplify nature. The artist creates forms and textures with natural aesthetic quality, reminiscent of organic cells, celestial structures, coral reefs, woodland. Due to the nature of the technique used, the process of making is fluid and alive. The resulting forms and textures are partially chance and partially calculation; the outcome of both ceding the artist’s control over the process and being acutely aware of the development of forms and textures. Just like in nature, every resulting element is unique and cannot be repeated. To complete her compositions, Ariadna uses a combination of collage and cutout techniques. While echoing shapes of the ink elements, the cutouts represent their stark contrast, highlighting the disparity between existence and nonexistence. Yet together, they serve as a testament to a harmony that transcends our comprehension. Dane's artworks elicit a sense of wonder, transfigured into a moment of quiet reflection. They remind us that every ebb and flow, every rise and fall, is part of a larger, purposeful design.