The Urban Jungle is a series of mixed-media drawings and sculptural projects designed for public spaces. They are based on the anthropomorphic depiction of wildlife that once inhabited the
areas now developed into urban environments. Many of these animals, insects, and plants remain our vital neighbors. Even when we don't often notice them, they are crucial to the delicate chain
of life that sustains our ecological balance.
I incorporate visual elements that have played a significant role in my previous works. Some are rooted in personal stories, storytelling, or spiritual and religious traditions in human history that
have symbolically linked certain animals to specific behaviors or paths, such as the dragonfly, rabbit, birds, fish, and flies. Additionally, I use human elements to represent concepts related to
time and culture, like the hourglass and books.
To create the sculptures, I select durable, permanent materials such as aluminum and glass, along with techniques that allow for transparency and shadows, embodying human attitudes toward
nature and ecology. Moreover, working with engraving on metal, glass, and iridescent paintings allows me to emphasize the importance of the drawings that cast shadows on the sculptures.
These shadows become a vital part of the artwork due to their dynamic nature and capacity to change with the time of day, season, and viewer interaction.