Cathedrals of the Future, led by Yevgenia Davidoff, 2023-ongoing
shown at Texas State FLEX Space , Austin, TX
Review in San Marcos Record
In "Cathedrals of the Future", a tabletop light installation, CCYD Studio integrates society and nature. This project envisions the future of human civilization, portraying a harmonious blend of seemingly contrasting worlds. The sculpture combines architecturally inspired hand-cast cement forms, hand-painted glass forms emitting light, and live and dried plants. The use of cement forms cast from plastic food packaging makes a clear statement against overconsumption of planet’s resources and throwaway culture.
Through this installation we are raising questions: Is the rapid technological progress of our era truly more advanced than the evolution of nature, represented by the transient symbolism of dried plants? How might human society evolve if our connection to nature was based on love and reverence?
CCYD presents a vision of this future with their unique blend of low-tech and poetic imagery, using light as a symbolic metaphysical and emotional element. "Cathedrals of the Future" not only conveys emotion but also acknowledges light as a spiritual force fundamental to all life.
Installation shot at FLEX Space gallery
“The divine mother, or mother nature herself, is vast and overarching; she evokes deep emotions with her various colors and forms. For seemingly all of existence, human beings have been endlessly fascinated by her. A trip into the Texas State University FLEX Gallery will transport you into a serene botanical wonderland rich with luscious flowers, moss, tree fungus and other natural elements.”
