Gardens are places of productivity, renewal, relaxation and pleasure, where aspirations and visions for the future are embodied. They are artefacts, perpetually evolving and being in a state of constant flux. Throughout history, gardens have become a reflection of what it means to be an individual in a certain era. Their cultural history extends from the iconographic “enclosed garden” (hortus conclusus) to the gardens in the urban context and digital gardens nurtured by contemporary artists. Gardens today are no longer just romantic refuges, but places of experimentation.
The garden symbolises an ideal world where humans and nature coexist in perfect harmony. It is not merely a physical space but also a conceptual realm where our hopes and dreams are projected. In their diversity, gardens embody human ideals and reflect an ever-evolving relationship with nature. Whether physical or digital, these cultivated spaces reflect the delicate balance between control and chaos.
Via THE GARDENS exhibition, we aim to uncover the kinds of gardens we are cultivating today. Are they perhaps digital gardens created by codes and algorithms?
OZAN TURKKAN
Ozan Turkkan believes that our DNA makes us fractal beings. According to him, fractals can be seen in the zigzags of coastlines, the shapes of leaves, the contours of mountains, the nervous system - everywhere. For the artist, the whole world is a kingdom of fractals, where order and regularity can be traced universally. He also notes that it is precisely because of this harmony that exists despite chaos that fractal art has a special serenity that strengthens our confidence in life.
RONEN TANCHUM
New media artist Ronen Tanchum explores the field of generative art, focusing on synthetic nature and the complex interactions between people, technology and the environment. His artistic practice, presented on screens, projections, as well as in the form of installations, balances on the verge of artificial and organic, structured and chaotic. Using 3D modelling, artificial intelligence, and programming languages, Tanchum strives to uncover the aesthetic possibilities of computational error.
CAO YUXI
Cao Yuxi, a new media artist, is known for his audio-visual installations, interactive art, immersive spatial design and programming. In his artistic practice, Yuxi explores the complex relationship between art and technology, crossing the boundaries between the real and digital worlds. His art harmoniously combines with the technologically developing world, literally pulsating with its rhythm. Artworks by Cao Yuxi are not only a reflection of personal experiences and thoughts, but also a dialogue with society.
