This image from the Zen City series features a densely layered composition that evokes the inner workings of an analog machine—perhaps a stereo amplifier, radio, or vintage electrical system. Through the Pixel Montage technique, the image is built entirely from botanical photographs: petals, stems, moss, and bark. These organic fragments are meticulously arranged to simulate wires, bulbs, and circuitry in a tangle of vivid reds, blacks, and metallic hues.
The curved white lines that weave through the composition resemble cables or audio lines, suggesting motion, signal flow, and connectivity. The glowing orbs scattered throughout mirror the shine of bulbs or condensers, but on closer inspection, they reveal subtle floral textures. This interplay between functionality and fragility forms the heart of the piece.
By blending natural elements with mechanical motifs, the work invites viewers to reflect on the similarities between ecosystems and machines—how both are wired for energy, communication, and balance. It suggests a vision of technology that is not cold or separate from nature, but intimately rooted in it, with life pulsing through its circuits.
