Invisible BeautyFilip Borelli (HR)

interactive kinetic sculpture, 2017

The endless expanses of darkness from which the bodies of the universe bathed in the light of incandescent giants emerge open up the issue of metaphysical and physical relations. Dark as a medium of the visible prevails in universal dimensions, filling up the spaces between. Black holes as representatives of the destructive force of the Universe are the theme of the artistic work of Filip Borelli. The invisible relations of dark matter with the physical worlds are presented in the form of kinetic sculpture illuminated with UV light. Highlighting the invisible spectrum with the use of the UV wavelength, the artist endeavors to emphasize the frequency of motion as the main element of all relations in the Universe.

Invisible Beauty is an interactive, ultraviolet and kinetic sculpture based on the laws of physics. The chief component of the work is a mobile, tangible and adjustable 3D sculpture. The model is constructed of fluorescent filaments of different lengths placed on a rotating propeller, and the installation imitates the interaction of natural forces. The audience is invited to take part in the construction of a new sculpture making use of elements such as filaments and balls. The tactile aspect of the work correlates senses with the theme of dark matter, providing the opportunity to experience invisible forces by touch. This is not just a visual and physical but also a social experience that lets the audience become part of a new sculpture and to experience the invisible.

production: KONTEJNER (DIY_ARTLAB)

Filip Borelli (HR)

Filip Borelli is a Croatian new media artist whose practice explores the interaction between light, sound, movement, and music. He graduated in New Media from the Academy of Fine Arts in Zagreb and also holds a degree from the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Zagreb. His work frequently incorporates scientific approaches to the exploration of natural phenomena. Kinetic sculptures, interactive installations, performances, experimental films, and photography are among the primary forms of his artistic expression. During his studies, he was an active member of KSET (Electrical Engineering and Computing Student Club), DZIU Medika (Performance Arts Hall), and the Zagreb Dance Center (ZPC). As a performer and musician, he has been active since 2009 and is a member of the Croatian Musicians' Union (HGU). Since 2021, he has also been a member of the Croatian Association of Fine Artists (HDLU). He has participated in numerous exhibitions in Croatia and abroad and received the Croatian Postal Bank (HPB) Award at the 2020/2021 HDLU Youth Salon. In 2019, he founded Studio De Borell, a creative studio specialising in film and new media artistic practices, where he works as a producer, director, cinematographer, editor, and performer on numerous theatre productions, films, and music videos.

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