Nature of Things is a series of installations designed to observe the gradual becoming and disintegration of things. These sculptural objects made from natural, organic and biodegradable materials draw our attention to the impermanence of objects and, consequently, to our unique relationship with them.
These works, made from waste flowers, shellac, beeswax, resin and sometimes flour, sugar or sand, are a field of experimentation that takes as its starting point a critical commentary on the ideas of consumerism and planned obsolescence that contribute to the culture of waste. Unlike fossil plastics, the perishable composite developed by Marcin Rusak is designed to decompose over time without leaving a negative imprint, dissolving in the soil and melting into the natural environment from which it originates.
Due to the raw materials used, the objects are extremely fragile to temperature, UV light and humidity. If not properly cared for in a stable, controlled environment, they will slowly disintegrate and perish over time.
The aesthetic aspect of the work stems from Rusak's years of in-depth research into natural materials. The perishable pieces, presented in various stages of decomposition, refer to recognizable domestic forms, everyday objects and architectural elements, as well as archetypal and symbolic forms which, abstracted into sculptural shapes, echo the world around us.
