Birch Breath #100

2025

3D printing from recycled plastic bottles found in the urban environment, augmented reality, audio-visual installation

The project explores the connection between nature, humanity, and technology through data on CO2 levels collected in a birch grove. Soundscapes, created using the Max/MSP program, reflect how the Russian soul, embodied in the birch tree, instills faith in the future, offering peace and tranquility, manifested through the ringing of bells, while visual kaleidoscopic patterns mirror the cycles of nature. The central object is a sculpture made from recycled plastic, combining the imagery of a church dome and a spaceship—within the context of Russian cosmism as envisioned by Nikolai Fedorov, this aspiration embodies the idea of harmonious transformation of the world, where spiritual development and scientific-technological progress go hand in hand. Inside, an AR projection visualizes the 'soul' of the birch tree, reminding us of the fragility of nature and the need to protect it.