DIGITAL ARCHIVE SERIES
DIGITAL ARCHIVE SERIES
DIGITAL ARCHIVE SERIES
Memorializing the impermanence of organic forms
Memorializing the impermanence of organic forms
Memorializing the impermanence of organic forms
"Nature has always been my refuge and growing up in South Florida, this means being surrounded by green subtropical landscapes all year-round. Experiencing my first autumn when I was 21 sparked the idea of capturing a fleeting moment in time such as the red leaves of a deciduous tree. This experience shaped the idea of seasonal nostalgia, a reoccuring theme in my work, where each piece evokes the cycles of growth, decay, and renewal. I am interested in exploring the impermanence of organic forms and how it translates to the digital realm."
"Nature has always been my refuge and growing up in South Florida, this means being surrounded by green subtropical landscapes all year-round. Experiencing my first autumn when I was 21 sparked the idea of capturing a fleeting moment in time such as the red leaves of a deciduous tree. This experience shaped the idea of seasonal nostalgia, a reoccuring theme in my work, where each piece evokes the cycles of growth, decay, and renewal. I am interested in exploring the impermanence of organic forms and how it translates to the digital realm."
"Nature has always been my refuge and growing up in South Florida, this means being surrounded by green subtropical landscapes all year-round. Experiencing my first autumn when I was 21 sparked the idea of capturing a fleeting moment in time such as the red leaves of a deciduous tree. This experience shaped the idea of seasonal nostalgia, a reoccuring theme in my work, where each piece evokes the cycles of growth, decay, and renewal. I am interested in exploring the impermanence of organic forms and how it translates to the digital realm."
— CHROLIK
Real-time pointcloud renderings and installations
2024 — Ongoing
The ikebana, with its fleeting beauty, serves as a physical reminder of life’s transience. As a live feed of the floral arrangement is digitally transformed and displayed, it becomes a reflection on how technology alters our perception of reality. The piece evokes a sense of nostalgia and questions whether our reliance on digital memories distorts the essence of what we seek to preserve.
physical → phygital → digital
Real-time pointcloud renderings and installations
2024 — Ongoing
The ikebana, with its fleeting beauty, serves as a physical reminder of life’s transience. As a live feed of the floral arrangement is digitally transformed and displayed, it becomes a reflection on how technology alters our perception of reality. The piece evokes a sense of nostalgia and questions whether our reliance on digital memories distorts the essence of what we seek to preserve.
physical → phygital → digital
Real-time pointcloud renderings and installations
2024 — Ongoing
The ikebana, with its fleeting beauty, serves as a physical reminder of life’s transience. As a live feed of the floral arrangement is digitally transformed and displayed, it becomes a reflection on how technology alters our perception of reality. The piece evokes a sense of nostalgia and questions whether our reliance on digital memories distorts the essence of what we seek to preserve.
physical → phygital → digital
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August 2024
pincushion, japanese spindle, and hypericum berries
August 2024
pincushion, japanese spindle, and hypericum berries
August 2024
pincushion, japanese spindle, and hypericum berries
Pincushion flowers flourish in the summertime, providing nectar for pollinators, while newly ripened hypericum berries provide support for birds, caterpillars and bees, amongst other wildlife. Japanese spindle, known for its hardy foliage, thrives in August’s warm temperatures, offering structural support to summer landscapes.
Pincushion flowers flourish in the summertime, providing nectar for pollinators, while newly ripened hypericum berries provide support for birds, caterpillars and bees, amongst other wildlife. Japanese spindle, known for its hardy foliage, thrives in August’s warm temperatures, offering structural support to summer landscapes.
During the live installation, a diffuser dispensed the scent of bergamot under the base of the ikebana stand to produce a more bright and impactful effect when standing in the flower's presence. The use of bergamot was meant to mimic the vibrant citrus color of the pincushion flower, while creating a parallel as both plants blossom at the same time from summer to early fall. A memorable part of this experience was watching the curiosity and delight on people’s faces as they interacted with the ikebana — some even felt a tingling sensation in their hands after connecting with the flowers. A sort of energetic exchange.
During the live installation, a diffuser dispensed the scent of bergamot under the base of the ikebana stand to produce a more bright and impactful effect when standing in the flower's presence. The use of bergamot was meant to mimic the vibrant citrus color of the pincushion flower, while creating a parallel as both plants blossom at the same time from summer to early fall. A memorable part of this experience was watching the curiosity and delight on people’s faces as they interacted with the ikebana — some even felt a tingling sensation in their hands after connecting with the flowers. A sort of energetic exchange.
During the live installation, a diffuser dispensed the scent of bergamot under the base of the ikebana stand to produce a more bright and impactful effect when standing in the flower's presence. The use of bergamot was meant to mimic the vibrant citrus color of the pincushion flower, while creating a parallel as both plants blossom at the same time from summer to early fall. A memorable part of this experience was watching the curiosity and delight on people’s faces as they interacted with the ikebana — some even felt a tingling sensation in their hands after connecting with the flowers. A sort of energetic exchange.
During the live installation, a diffuser dispensed the scent of bergamot under the base of the ikebana stand to produce a more bright and impactful effect when standing in the flower's presence. The use of bergamot was meant to mimic the vibrant citrus color of the pincushion flower, while creating a parallel as both plants blossom at the same time from summer to early fall. A memorable part of this experience was watching the curiosity and delight on people’s faces as they interacted with the ikebana — some even felt a tingling sensation in their hands after connecting with the flowers. A sort of energetic exchange.
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September 2024
dahlias, dotty micro poms, bupleurum, and sunshine conebush
Dahlias were chosen to commemorate the transition from summer to fall for this is when they are in peak bloom, thriving in the cooler temperatures. Dotty micro poms enter their flowering stage, triggered by decreasing daylight. This arrangement features dahlias, dotty micro poms, bupleurum, and sunshine conebush.
Dahlias were chosen to commemorate the transition from summer to fall for this is when they are in peak bloom, thriving in the cooler temperatures. Dotty micro poms enter their flowering stage, triggered by decreasing daylight. This arrangement features dahlias, dotty micro poms, bupleurum, and sunshine conebush.
Dahlias were chosen to commemorate the transition from summer to fall for this is when they are in peak bloom, thriving in the cooler temperatures. Dotty micro poms enter their flowering stage, triggered by decreasing daylight. This arrangement features dahlias, dotty micro poms, bupleurum, and sunshine conebush.
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October 2024
odessa calla lillies, dianthus raffine, white anemone, eucalyptus, and corkscrew willow
October 2024
odessa calla lillies, dianthus raffine, white anemone, eucalyptus, and corkscrew willow
October 2024
odessa calla lillies, dianthus raffine, white anemone, eucalyptus, and corkscrew willow
The elements of the October ikebana — composed of dark purple calla lilies, dianthus raffine, white anemones, eucalyptus, and corkscrew willow branches — embody themes of transformation and mystery with a sense of haunting elegance.
Perennial fall-blooming anemones pick up where summer flowers leave off. The deep, saturated hues of the calla lilies mimic the natural pigmentation shifts during the autumn season revealing darker reds and purples. The oil-rich leaves of the eucalyptus provide a crisp, invigorating scent as the floral arrangement wilts overtime.
The elements of the October ikebana — composed of dark purple calla lilies, dianthus raffine, white anemones, eucalyptus, and corkscrew willow branches — embody themes of transformation and mystery with a sense of haunting elegance.
Perennial fall-blooming anemones pick up where summer flowers leave off. The deep, saturated hues of the calla lilies mimic the natural pigmentation shifts during the autumn season revealing darker reds and purples. The oil-rich leaves of the eucalyptus provide a crisp, invigorating scent as the floral arrangement wilts overtime.
The elements of the October ikebana — composed of dark purple calla lilies, dianthus raffine, white anemones, eucalyptus, and corkscrew willow branches — embody themes of transformation and mystery with a sense of haunting elegance.
Perennial fall-blooming anemones pick up where summer flowers leave off. The deep, saturated hues of the calla lilies mimic the natural pigmentation shifts during the autumn season revealing darker reds and purples. The oil-rich leaves of the eucalyptus provide a crisp, invigorating scent as the floral arrangement wilts overtime.
The elements of the October ikebana — composed of dark purple calla lilies, dianthus raffine, white anemones, eucalyptus, and corkscrew willow branches — embody themes of transformation and mystery with a sense of haunting elegance.
Perennial fall-blooming anemones pick up where summer flowers leave off. The deep, saturated hues of the calla lilies mimic the natural pigmentation shifts during the autumn season revealing darker reds and purples. The oil-rich leaves of the eucalyptus provide a crisp, invigorating scent as the floral arrangement wilts overtime.
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November 2024
chrysanthemums, safflower, sorghum grain, gerbera daisies, and dotty poms
November 2024
chrysanthemums, safflower, sorghum grain, gerbera daisies, and dotty poms
This November edition highlights the warmth and abundance of autumn with a harvest-inspired blend of chrysanthemums, safflower, sorghum grain, gerbera daisies, and dotty poms.
Safflower and sorghum, though blooming in warmer months, are both harvested in autumn and play essential roles in agricultural cycles as rotational crops, with sorghum’s versatile grains used for food, biofuel, and animal feed. Safflower is also valued for its health benefits, as its dried petals are often used to make tea that supports circulation and reduces inflammation. Chrysanthemums, on the other hand, naturally peak in autumn due to their photoperiodic nature, blooming as daylight shortens — a hallmark of the fall season.
This November edition highlights the warmth and abundance of autumn with a harvest-inspired blend of chrysanthemums, safflower, sorghum grain, gerbera daisies, and dotty poms.
Safflower and sorghum, though blooming in warmer months, are both harvested in autumn and play essential roles in agricultural cycles as rotational crops, with sorghum’s versatile grains used for food, biofuel, and animal feed. Safflower is also valued for its health benefits, as its dried petals are often used to make tea that supports circulation and reduces inflammation. Chrysanthemums, on the other hand, naturally peak in autumn due to their photoperiodic nature, blooming as daylight shortens — a hallmark of the fall season.
This November edition highlights the warmth and abundance of autumn with a harvest-inspired blend of chrysanthemums, safflower, sorghum grain, gerbera daisies, and dotty poms.
Safflower and sorghum, though blooming in warmer months, are both harvested in autumn and play essential roles in agricultural cycles as rotational crops, with sorghum’s versatile grains used for food, biofuel, and animal feed. Safflower is also valued for its health benefits, as its dried petals are often used to make tea that supports circulation and reduces inflammation. Chrysanthemums, on the other hand, naturally peak in autumn due to their photoperiodic nature, blooming as daylight shortens — a hallmark of the fall season.
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December 2024
winterberry, rosemary, veronicas, ornithogalum, brunia, and pine
December 2024
winterberry, rosemary, veronicas, ornithogalum, brunia, and pine
This winter-inspired arrangement captures the charm and quiet beauty of winter with a seasonal blend of winterberry, rosemary, ornithogalum, veronicas, pine, and brunia.
Winterberry’s bright red berries shine in the colder months, offering vibrancy while supporting wildlife as vital sustenance. Flourishing in cool weather, pine and rosemary capture the season’s spirit with their aromatic qualities and culinary versatility. The ornithogalum, otherwise known as Star of Bethlehem, pairs with the spires of veronicas to portray the frosty elegance of winter.
This winter-inspired arrangement captures the charm and quiet beauty of winter with a seasonal blend of winterberry, rosemary, ornithogalum, veronicas, pine, and brunia.
Winterberry’s bright red berries shine in the colder months, offering vibrancy while supporting wildlife as vital sustenance. Flourishing in cool weather, pine and rosemary capture the season’s spirit with their aromatic qualities and culinary versatility. The ornithogalum, otherwise known as Star of Bethlehem, pairs with the spires of veronicas to portray the frosty elegance of winter.
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January 2025
silver ragwort, scabiosa, beaked hazelnut moss branch, blue eryngo, and eucalyptus
January 2025
silver ragwort, scabiosa, beaked hazelnut moss branch, blue eryngo, and eucalyptus
In winter, nature strips itself bare, and enters a deep rest with minimal blooms. Silver ragwort’s pale leaves and black knight scabiosa’s dark petals symbolize the season’s shift to a muted palette dominated by silvers, greys, and deep shadows. The bare beaked hazelnut branch, partially blanketed with soft moss, emphasizes dormancy, while the silvery cool tones of the blue eryngo and parvifolia eucalyptus represent the frosted landscape. The limited use of flowers and empty space highlights winter’s quietness, focusing on the absence of growth and stillness.
In winter, nature strips itself bare, and enters a deep rest with minimal blooms. Silver ragwort’s pale leaves and black knight scabiosa’s dark petals symbolize the season’s shift to a muted palette dominated by silvers, greys, and deep shadows. The bare beaked hazelnut branch, partially blanketed with soft moss, emphasizes dormancy, while the silvery cool tones of the blue eryngo and parvifolia eucalyptus represent the frosted landscape. The limited use of flowers and empty space highlights winter’s quietness, focusing on the absence of growth and stillness.
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February 2025
amaranthus, pussy willow, spray roses, sea lavender, eucalyptus, and japanese cedar
As the snow slowly begins to melt, new sprouts peak their way through the frost. Sea lavender and pussy willow are placed into this arrangement to represent these delicate shy blooms. The cascading amaranthus introduces softness and movement, resembling melting icicles, while the spray roses bring warmth and romance to contrast the lingering chill. Baby blue eucalyptus and the needles of the japanese cedar provide a burst of freshness representing the crisp air of winter’s final days. This floral composition balances the season’s fading stillness with the quiet arrival of renewal.
As the snow slowly begins to melt, new sprouts peak their way through the frost. Sea lavender and pussy willow are placed into this arrangement to represent these delicate shy blooms. The cascading amaranthus introduces softness and movement, resembling melting icicles, while the spray roses bring warmth and romance to contrast the lingering chill. Baby blue eucalyptus and the needles of the japanese cedar provide a burst of freshness representing the crisp air of winter’s final days. This floral composition balances the season’s fading stillness with the quiet arrival of renewal.
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Capturing fleeting moments.
Capturing fleeting moments.
