Deadly Indulgence
In the latest edition of Atmos Volume 03, Stefanie Moshammer's art series "For Flourish/Collapse" takes centre stage, delving into the intricate balance between growth and decay in nature. The exhibition offers a thought-provoking exploration of transformation, resilience, and the tension that lies at the heart of these seemingly opposing forces.
Moshammer's visual narrative is a poignant commentary on the cyclical nature of life, where moments of collapse can lead to new forms of flourishing. Her work masterfully juxtaposes organic and fragile elements with more stark, structural forms, symbolising the delicate interplay between vulnerability and strength in both natural and human systems.
One striking image from the series depicts a fish in a barren desert, devoid of any water to hide. Elsewhere, a bee is shown gathering nectar, but with a deadly sweet poison inside, reminiscent of lime. These images serve as a stark reminder of the impact humans have on the balance between growth and decay in nature.
The exhibition also pays homage to the heroes on the frontlines of conservation, including the women warriors of the Amazon and the Extinction Rebellion. Moshammer's art serves as a call to action, inviting viewers to reflect on the impermanence inherent in life and the possibility of hope and regeneration even amidst breakdowns.
"For Flourish/Collapse" communicates a meditation on change, embracing uncertainty and fragility as integral to the ongoing processes of destruction and creation. Moshammer’s art encourages an awareness of this dynamic flow, emphasising how collapse is not merely an end, but a precursor to new beginnings.
For those interested in experiencing Moshammer's powerful visual narrative, Atmos Volume 03 offers the opportunity to order a copy. Contributors to the publication include Sylvia Earle, Elizabeth L. Cline, Ben Toms, Sam Rock, Stefanie Moshammer, Liliana Merizalde, Kristin-Lee Moolman, Gareth McConnell, Pieter Hugo, Simon Armitage, and many more.
- The art series "For Flourish/Collapse" by Stefanie Moshammer, featured in Atmos Volume 03, delves into the delicate interplay between art, culture, and environmental science, offering a thought-provoking exploration of transformation, resilience, and climate change.
- Moshammer's visual narrative masterfully combines lifestyle, home-and-garden, and sustainable-living themes, symbolising the delicate interplay between vulnerability and strength in both natural and human systems.
- The art magazine Atmos Volume 03 also recognizes heroes in environmental science, paying homage to the women warriors of the Amazon and the Extinction Rebellion, who are on the frontlines of conservation.
- Stefanie Moshammer's "For Flourish/Collapse" series encourages an awareness of the dynamic flow between destruction and creation, emphasizing how climate change and decay are not mere ends, but precursors to new beginnings.
