Vincenzo Fiore Marrese

Artwork Diverging Waves

Portfolio Entry

Diverging is the opposite of converging. It happens when ideas, people and waves take different paths and things begin to differentiate.

An artwork made with raffia featuring a framed x-ray of a bird and an object made from branches and metallic enameled wire. — “Diverging Waves,” detail, 2024; assembled sculpture; born from an unexpected collaboration inspired by branches left by a bird on my windowsill; the artwork was activated in a theater’s black box, a human-sized camera obscura, accompanied by music from Planatia and words by Vincenzo Fiore Marrese; natural raffia, original bird x-ray, non-directional metallic enamelled wire, coloured polypropylene packing tape with acrylate adhesive, branches; 336×134 centimeters; 132.28×52.76 inches; Theater Expedition Metropolis (ExMe), Berlin, Germany; Die Höhle_festival (photo taken in the studio); photo by V.F. Marrese; ©VFMarrese. Click to download HD Image (for press use only). Please credit V.F. Marrese. Contact us for other use or licensing.

Artwork Details

Title:

“Diverging Waves,”
Year:

2024
Medium (Type of Art):

assembled sculpture;
Unique Feature:

born from an unexpected collaboration inspired by branches left by a bird on my windowsill; the artwork was activated in a theater’s black box, a human-sized camera obscura, accompanied by music from Planatia and words by Vincenzo Fiore Marrese;
Medium (Materials):

natural raffia, original bird x-ray, non-directional metallic enamelled wire, coloured polypropylene packing tape with acrylate adhesive, branches;
Dimensions (International):

336×134 centimeters;
Dimensions (British and US):

132.28×52.76 inches;
Venue:

Theater Expedition Metropolis (ExMe), Berlin, Germany;
Setting:

Die Höhle_festival;

Ethical Statement

This artwork arises from a respectful collaboration with nature, inspired by branches left by a bird on my windowsill. The x-ray, a found object, serves as a reminder of the natural world, honoring its contributions without appropriation.

Part of a Research Cluster

This artwork is part of the Coincidental Creatures research cluster, which explores the intersections between artistic practice and living beings. To learn more about the ongoing research and related works, please visit the Research Cluster page.

Establishing Context

Diverging is the opposite of converging. It happens when ideas, people and waves take different paths and things begin to differentiate.

A close-up detail of an artwork featuring a framed x-ray of a bird, surrounded by raffia and red polypropylene packing tape.
The tape is used to secure the x-ray to the frame and creates a visually interesting contrast with the organic materials. — “Diverging Waves,” detail, 2024; assembled sculpture; born from an unexpected collaboration inspired by branches left by a bird on my windowsill; the artwork was activated in a theater’s black box, a human-sized camera obscura, accompanied by music from Planatia and words by Vincenzo Fiore Marrese; natural raffia, original bird x-ray, non-directional metallic enamelled wire, coloured polypropylene packing tape with acrylate adhesive, branches; 336×134 centimeters; 132.28×52.76 inches; Theater Expedition Metropolis (ExMe), Berlin, Germany; Die Höhle_festival (photo taken in the studio); photo by V.F. Marrese; ©VFMarrese. Click to download HD Image (for press use only). Please credit V.F. Marrese. Contact us for other use or licensing.

One morning, a bird unexpectedly dropped branches from the sky onto my windowsill.

An installation featuring a framed x-ray of a bird suspended from a raffia cord with branches and metallic enameled wire elements attached. The artwork is displayed in a room with white walls, a wooden door, a black chalkboard, and a white stove. — “Diverging Waves,” 2024; assembled sculpture; born from an unexpected collaboration inspired by branches left by a bird on my windowsill; the artwork was activated in a theater’s black box, a human-sized camera obscura, accompanied by music from Planatia and words by Vincenzo Fiore Marrese; natural raffia, original bird x-ray, non-directional metallic enamelled wire, coloured polypropylene packing tape with acrylate adhesive, branches; 336×134 centimeters; 132.28×52.76 inches; Theater Expedition Metropolis (ExMe), Berlin, Germany; Die Höhle_festival (photo taken in the studio); photo by V.F. Marrese; ©VFMarrese. Click to download HD Image (for press use only). Please credit V.F. Marrese. Contact us for other use or licensing.

I took the branches and began to design a collaborative animal artwork, adding some raffia and an original x-ray of a bird, a kind of “deferred photographic image” to make the vision of the body structure immediate.

A close-up detail of a raffia artwork hanging in a room with white walls,
a wooden door, a black chalkboard, and a white stove. The raffia is arranged in a loose, flowing manner, creating a sense of movement and texture. — “Diverging Waves,” detail, 2024; assembled sculpture; born from an unexpected collaboration inspired by branches left by a bird on my windowsill; the artwork was activated in a theater’s black box, a human-sized camera obscura, accompanied by music from Planatia and words by Vincenzo Fiore Marrese; natural raffia, original bird x-ray, non-directional metallic enamelled wire, coloured polypropylene packing tape with acrylate adhesive, branches; 336×134 centimeters; 132.28×52.76 inches; Theater Expedition Metropolis (ExMe), Berlin, Germany; Die Höhle_festival (photo taken in the studio); photo by V.F. Marrese; ©VFMarrese. Click to download HD Image (for press use only). Please credit V.F. Marrese. Contact us for other use or licensing.

The result is an object called “Diverging Waves.”

A close-up detail of an artwork featuring raffia, branches, and red metallic enameled wire. The composition shows intertwined strands of raffia and branches, with the red wire adding a striking contrast. — “Diverging Waves,” detail, 2024; assembled sculpture; born from an unexpected collaboration inspired by branches left by a bird on my windowsill; the artwork was activated in a theater’s black box, a human-sized camera obscura, accompanied by music from Planatia and words by Vincenzo Fiore Marrese; natural raffia, original bird x-ray, non-directional metallic enamelled wire, coloured polypropylene packing tape with acrylate adhesive, branches; 336×134 centimeters; 132.28×52.76 inches; Theater Expedition Metropolis (ExMe), Berlin, Germany; Die Höhle_festival (photo taken in the studio); photo by V.F. Marrese; ©VFMarrese. Click to download HD Image (for press use only). Please credit V.F. Marrese. Contact us for other use or licensing.

Vincenzo Fiore Marrese, Email: vincenzo@vfmarrese.com, Phone: +4916093806471, Website: www.vfmarrese.com, Instagram: @vfmarrese, Preferred Pronouns: he/him/his