Praz-Delavallade Projects Los Angeles Presents: Rooted Signals! Welcome to the mesmerizing world of Rooted Signals, an extraordinary exhibition that transforms the gallery space into a captivating fusion of art and nature. Delve into the intricate mycelial networks that connect plants at their very roots, as depicted by the Los Angeles-based multidisciplinary artist, Moral Turgeman.
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On view @prazdelavallade
Tuesday – Saturday
11-5
Until August 19, 2023
In this art magazine-inspired showcase, Turgeman pays homage to the resilient and humble mushroom, highlighting its intelligence as a simple multicellular organism. These porous fungal structures possess an enigmatic communication system that enables them to distribute vital nutrients across extensive areas, ensuring the survival of individual plants. Fascinatingly, the depth of our understanding regarding this complex process remains limited.
Through Rooted Signals, Turgeman beautifully conceptualizes the mycelium’s ability to send chemical signals through its generative, skeletal, and binding branches of tubular threads, known as hyphae, to the realm of human experience. Prepare to immerse yourself in an evocative world of sound and sculpture, where emotions are stirred, and memories are ignited.
The exhibition’s intricate ecology offers a profoundly engaging experience. As you step into the space, you will encounter a series of radiant mushroom sculptures, accompanied by mesmerizing audio scape compositions. The centrepiece of this captivating setting is a single lounger, emitting vibrations that synchronize with the surrounding soundscape. Take a seat and immerse yourself in the profound relationship between humans and the natural world, allowing the frequencies and vibrations to resonate within your body.
Turgeman’s work serves as a conduit, highlighting the growth, adaptability, and symbiosis of this incredible mycorrhizal network. Through tactile sound and visual experiences, willing participants are transported into a meditative realm of contemplation. Within this space, thoughts, emotions, and physical responses intertwine, fostering self-awareness and introspection.
Rooted Signals blur the boundaries between the natural and the technological, the body and its environment. It explores the immense interconnectedness of all things, inviting us to embrace harmonious coexistence. Here, in this ethereal atmosphere, the emanating sounds from living organisms establish an undeniable connection between the organic and the artificial.
About the artist:
Moral Turgeman, a renowned international artist, was born in Tel Aviv and has left an indelible mark on the art scene worldwide. With Los Angeles as her creative base, Turgeman has honed her artistic vision through the Raise the Moral studio. Her approach embraces an intuitive and sensorial appreciation for the mysterious relationship between form, subject, and location. Turgeman’s art acts as a catalyst for self-discovery, exuding wonder and awe.
Turgeman’s creative repertoire traverses a wide spectrum of interactive works, from reimagined homes and multisensory experiences to bespoke design objects and installations. Among her notable projects is the Blind Portrait experience, which has captivated audiences in over 40 cities, resulting in thousands of deeply personal portraits. Additionally, she has transformed unique architectural settings, from the shores of the Black Sea to the enchanting landscapes of Topanga Canyon.
Raise the Moral, Turgeman’s studio, offers comprehensive artistic consultation, embracing an array of ideas. Currently, the studio focuses on fabricating and developing small furniture and bespoke objects that seamlessly blend aesthetics with functionality, serving as both interactive art pieces and practical additions to any space.
Prepare to be transported to a realm where art and nature converge in perfect harmony. Rooted Signals invites you to embark on a contemplative journey, exploring the enigmatic threads that interconnect us all.
