An adaptive moment
Nicole Banowetz
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION
An Adaptative Moment
A strange specimen sprawls down the facade of a building. The inflatable installation reflects and magnifies the anatomical details of the rotifers, microscopic creatures that are able to dry out and be swept up by the wind to escape their predators. As they travel, rotifers absorb the DNA of nearby species and recombine it with their own, ensuring their survival. This exceptional creature with its surreal shape has a great deal to teach us about the transformative virtues of adaptability and resilience in the face of adversity.
Year created : 2021
Technical specifications
Materials : Fabric, blowers, metal cables
Number of items : 2
Dimensions : Variable
Weight : 26 lbs (each)
Notes : Adaptable to a range of locations and configurations.
ARTIST
Nicole Banowetz, USA
Based in Denver, USA, Nicole Banowetz creates installations and performances using inflatable sculptures. These organic proliferations evoke flora, fauna, and bacterial worlds. Banowetz’s artworks have been presented at the Biennial of the Americas, the Baltic Gallery of Contemporary Art, and the National Center for Contemporary Arts in Russia.
