The artworks created by Anaïs Tondeur explore the resilience of plants in the volcanic soils of Vesuvius and the infamous Terra dei Fuochi area in Campania. The exhibition, titled "Fiori di fuoco - Witnesses of the Ashes," will open in Naples at Cristina Ferraiuolo's Home Gallery. The exhibition is the result of an artistic process that combines photography and ecology, creating images using a technique called phytography.
The Art of Phytography
Tondeur uses phenol, a molecule overproduced by plants in contaminated soil, to create images without harming local flora.
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Interdisciplinary Collaboration
The exhibition was created in collaboration with philosopher Michael Marder and experts in the field, including agronomists, botanists, and botanical archaeologists. According to the artist, an interdisciplinary approach is crucial to understanding the environmental evolution of these areas, influenced by factors such as organized crime and state disinvestment. The works on display also include letters addressed to plants by Marder, adding a deeply emotional and philosophical dimension to the project. The exhibition will remain open until April 12, offering the public a unique opportunity to discover the intersection of art, science, and history, told through the silent voices of plants defying environmental adversity.
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Anaïs Tondeur's works are very interesting and the techniques used seem to be innovative. But I don't know if plants can really be witnesses of ashes, because they are just plants. The exhibition could lead to reflections.