This two-channel video installation reflects themes of consumption, desire, and environmental precarity. On the left, a playful green screen projection features fluttering, slow-motion $2 bills, a symbol of economic allure and the fleeting nature of wealth. An uncommon denomination, the $2 bill, further emphasizes rarity and ephemerality. Juxtaposed on the right, a projection of blue faux-fur evokes ocean waves below an immobile sky—a stand-in for the natural world and the mounting anxieties surrounding its fragility. Together, the two projections appear to touch, creating a subtle interplay between economic and ecological systems. An oscillating fan positioned between the projections serves as a physical and symbolic bridge. While its steady motion mirrors the rhythm of the waves, its shifting shadow it casts introduces a sense of impermanence. This shadow, constantly in flux, underscores the transient nature of both consumer desire and the natural environment. Absurdity plays a crucial role in the installation, highlighting this irrational dissonance.
The title, “Of Waves, of Folds and Double Folds,” reflects the fluidity and complexity of these themes. "Waves" signify both the movement of the ocean and the undulating patterns of desire, while "folds" evoke layers of meaning and the intricate interplay between human aspirations and environmental realities. Through this layered exploration, the installation invites reflection on the fragile systems that define our world. With the use of video projection, the work draws attention to the creation of illusion and fantasy. The projected images of wealth and nature, while seemingly in dialogue, exist in fundamentally different realities—emphasizing the fragile and constructed nature of our desires and the precarious systems on which they depend.