Flourish (Lotic)

Flourish is an exportation into disgust. Feelings of revulsion are typically avoided, the piece investigates imagery that people tend to evade, while also recontextualizing images traditionally associated with pleasure. By juxtaposing visually appealing, moving images with unsettling ones, the piece creates a dynamic tension, using free stock clips sourced from various online platforms. The role of context is central to the work, raising questions about the impact of surroundings on perception.

The piece prompts viewers to reconsider their reactions, questioning whether the context of an object or idea alters an initial instinctive response. It invites reflection on why certain stimuli provoke feelings of repulsion or fascination, and whether anything can truly exist outside of its contextual framework.