Fragmented Memories XXXVVI

Mandy Stoller, known as Simulated, explores the complex relationship between nature and technology, inviting us to reconsider how these forces shape our perception of the world. Drawing inspiration from the concept of fading memories, the Artist captures the haunting beauty of nature as it transforms under the influence of technology. Instead of a camera, Stoller uses a scanner to document nature's most fleeting moments. Flowers—traditional symbols of life - take on an ethereal quality, their colors melding in unusual ways. Each scan reveals a world in flux, where glitches and imperfections highlight the encroachment of technology on the natural world. At the heart of Stoller's work lies a fundamental question: will technology deepen our connection to nature or hasten societal collapse? This body of work reflects on an uncertain future where the boundaries between the organic and the artificial blur, challenging our understanding of humanity itself.