According to the Big Rip theory, if the dark energy of the universe increases, the stars, galaxies and atoms will be torn apart. In this scenario, galaxies would drift away from each other, and planets and the stars would separate as well due to the weakening of gravity. In the end, whatever remains of the universe would be destroyed.
Continuing the research of my project As long as the Sun lasts, I tried to imagine what the universe might look like in this scenario, starting from the shape of the Crystal Ball, a game to create bubbles blowing in a plastic paste, and developing it in form of sculpture.🫧
The object represents the ultimate shape of the universe before its collapse, reduced to a primordial state in which what remnants of galaxies and stars is compressed, like a kind of wreck.
Installed inside a box, the object is meant to be viewed up close by visitors who, by covering themselves with a cloth, help preserve the darkness in which the sculpture is immersed.✨
Thank you @arte_soffio for the sculpture🫧
As long as the Sun lasts turns 1🎂
✨And celebrate with a second edition✨
One year ago I published this work with the collaboration of @chippendalestudio and now I’m delighted to say that there’s a second edition🪐
As long as the Sun lasts ed. 2 is available with a print run of 20 copies and a special edition of 10 copies: an handmade box made with love, the book, a fine art print and a lot of stars✨
DM for info
Text @alessiomason
Print @faenzagroup_italy
Fine art print @paoletti.fotostamperia
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✨Storie fantastiche✨ a STILL Fotografia @still_fotografia
Felicissima di aver potuto presentare As long as the Sun lasts in occasione della mostra Storie fantastiche a cura di @curti_alessandro e @alessiomason e in collaborazione con @ied_photography
Grazie Alessandro e Alessio per aver reso possibile questa mostra e grazie a Francesca Paoletta @_francesca_paoletta_ e Fabio Magara @fabio_magara per aver condiviso questo spazio insieme✨
La mostra è visitabile fino al 4 luglio🪐
Stampe @studiofahrenheit_fine_art
Ph. 1, 4, 5, 7: Arianna Beretta
Shots from the exhibition Where do we end?, curated by @ludovicacancellieri@lorenzo_ilari and @bo.ya.na at @bobbina_cs in Sofia, where I had the chance to exhibit my work As long as the Sun lasts💫
Thank you Ludo, Lorenzo, Boyana and @simonevaqo ❤️
Thanks to the amazing people I met during these days❤️
Where do we end?, 31.03.26-09.04.26
Bobbina Cultural Space, 5A Triaditsa str., Sofia
Ph. 1-2-4-8-10 @grandinettig
Sculpture by @arte_soffio
Prints by @paoletti.fotostamperia
Alla fine di tutto Sele è venuta da Madrid, Sofi coordinava i movimenti di tutti, Marti è spuntata a sorpresa dall’Australia, Nico mi ha tranquillizzata con una ciotola di ramen a settimana, Siripon mi ha fatto il piedistallo più bello del mondo, Linda mi ha fatta commuovere parlando di stelle, Ire mi ha fatta sempre sorridere e mamma e babbo sono arrivati da Napoli, quindi chi se ne frega delle lacrime che ho versato per mesi se alla fine sono uscita con una corona di alloro, delle ali da fatina, un razzo e la fascia con “Ericazzo Bardi” sopra.
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