A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Release Date:
December 31, 2023
Original Title:
Species
Genres:
Documentary
Ratings / Certifications:
GB: U
Runtime: 5
Normally governed by circular, organic, and sinuous shapes, from cells and organs to planets and the cosmos, this piece deviates from the predictable. It reimagines these familiar patterns through the lens of geometry, where elegant, flowing lines of nature transition into sharp, precise edges. Dominated by rhombuses, squares, and straight lines, the artwork represents a fascinating renaissance, juxtaposing the organic with the geometric in a thought-provoking display. Nature undergoes a stunning transformation, reimagining itself with defined edges and geometric elegance, weaving a charming tapestry of the extraordinary. “Species” once again attempts to blur the line that separates imagination from reality, inviting the viewer to explore a world where the organic and the geometric coexist harmoniously. Through a meditative lens, Ezequiel Pini (Six N. Five) redefines our understanding of nature’s creativity, offering a poetic journ
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