This piece from the Zen City series features a detailed, grid-like layout that closely resembles the surface of a printed circuit board (PCB). At a distance, the image reads as an exact rendering of electronic infrastructure, with pathways, nodes, and solder points clearly mapped. However, each element is composed using my Pixel Montage technique—thousands of botanical photographs arranged to simulate the logic and texture of circuitry.
The green coloration of the image enhances the illusion, echoing both the classic PCB hue and the natural vibrancy of plant life. What appears to be silicon, copper, or synthetic resin is, in fact, built from leaf veins, moss textures, and stem cross-sections. The result is an uncanny visual synthesis where organic matter replicates engineered form.
This work serves as a meditation on mimicry and convergence. Just as electronics are inspired by biological processes—like neural networks and circulation systems—this piece reverses the gaze, using nature to reconstruct technology. It prompts viewers to reflect on the invisible structures that govern both digital and natural ecosystems, and to find harmony in their overlap.
