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Elnara Nasirli
Artist from Azerbaijan
As an artist rooted in environmental technology, I draw inspiration from the intersection of biotechnology and mixed media. My work transcends conventional boundaries, weaving together painting, sculpture, collage, and installation to construct boundless biomorphic realms. Guided by the Greek roots of 'bios' (life) and 'morphe' (form), my visual language evokes the essence of organic shapes and forms. Each space I craft beckons viewers into immersive audio-visual odysseys, inviting exploration of diverse facets of the human experience, self-expression, and the natural world. Through this journey, I aspire to cultivate emotional healing and deepen environmental awareness. My artistic mission extends beyond mere aesthetics; it's a profound exploration of the transformative potential inherent in creative expression. By engaging with my art, both myself and the audience embark on a journey of neural transformation, discovering the resilience and liberation that can arise from confronting and overcoming life's challenges.
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Melt
Mixed media by Elnara Nasirli
250 x 100 cm • Plastic, Polymere
Mixed media installation of 112 kilograms of waste polymers salvaged from landfill.
The weight of the installation represents the average usage of plastic per person for one year. We are living in a plastic paradox - used by us for a brief moment, plastic endures for centuries.
Do you notice all the plastic you interact with?
The average time one plastic bottle is used is 12 minutes, whilst it takes 450 to a 1000 years to decompose. One million bottles are bought every minute. Once used only 1 out of 10 is recycled, the rest are discarded to landfills.
What if you had to store all the plastic you consume?
It is estimated that an average of 80-130 kilograms of plastic is consumed per person every year and around 3 tonnes per lifetime depending on country of residence. Only plastic bottles over your lifetime would fill this room completely.
About the artist
Elnara Nasirli
Artist from Azerbaijan
As an artist rooted in environmental technology, I draw inspiration from the intersection of biotechnology and mixed media. My work transcends conventional boundaries, weaving together painting, sculpture, collage, and installation to construct boundless biomorphic realms. Guided by the Greek roots of 'bios' (life) and 'morphe' (form), my visual language evokes the essence of organic shapes and forms. Each space I craft beckons viewers into immersive audio-visual odysseys, inviting exploration of diverse facets of the human experience, self-expression, and the natural world. Through this journey, I aspire to cultivate emotional healing and deepen environmental awareness. My artistic mission extends beyond mere aesthetics; it's a profound exploration of the transformative potential inherent in creative expression. By engaging with my art, both myself and the audience embark on a journey of neural transformation, discovering the resilience and liberation that can arise from confronting and overcoming life's challenges.
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