Better than nature is an exploration originating in virtual spaces and the speculative objects inhabiting them. It is about the inherent (un)balance between humans and nature’s materials, and how we interact with processed versions of organic constituents. My physical work is composed of handcrafted components and readymades, all rendering different aspects of a forest and consequently they create a simulated utopia of things.

Through the process of depicting symbols derived from the realm of a forest this project’s aim has been to approach nature landscapes with the intent of highlighting my disconnectedness from nature and its materials.

With this paper my target has been to contextualize my artistic practice from discussions based on my practical and theoretical research; A blend of lived experiences, investigations of the characteristics found in terrestrial materials, organic and compassionate surfaces and the function of ornament in our time.