The popping sound of bubble wrap

Is it a rocky landscape on an alien planet or a forgotten and overgrown living space? Ilaria Cavaglià explores the potential of discarded materials by crafting ambiguous objects that straddle the line between organic and synthetic. She drew inspiration from the Grotto aesthetic, a sculpted artificial cave and feature of the Renaissance garden. Using discarded bubble wrap, styrofoam and newspapers, she intuitively manipulated these materials to create a series of functional sculptures. An intriguing texture, reminiscent of patterns found in the animal world, covers the skeletons of old furniture. The shapes combine to create a dreamscape that extends the imagination. It invites you to imagine alternate realities and explore the tension between the natural and the artificial.