アンナ・ハヤト 、スラヴァ・ピルスキー

Anna Hayat and Slava Pirsky

This exhibition redefines our relationship with the natural world through large-format Polaroid photographs of dried botanical forms. Embracing the unique aesthetics of vintage Polaroid film, the works highlight patterns, imperfections and transformations, offering a fresh perspective on floral imagery. The tactile essence of the subjects emerges vividly, where cracks, folds, and deterioration become points of intrigue. These physical qualities—from sharp thorns to withered petals—invite audiences to engage with their material presence rather than symbolic or sentimental associations. Nature is presented as an independent force, neither romanticized nor idealized. Removed from their natural environments and staged in the studio, these fragmented forms reflect a post-humanist perspective, challenging anthropocentric ideals of beauty and permanence. The plants, autonomous and decontextualized, encourage a reconsideration of humanity’s relationship with the non-human world. Dried flora subvert traditional notions of flowers as symbols of vitality or loss. Here, decay becomes a testament to resilience and transformation. The large-format Polaroid film amplifies these themes, its unique textures and tonal gradients paralleling the transient beauty of the subjects. Postbotanica celebrates nature’s autonomy, inviting viewers to find beauty in impermanence and transformation.