In “TRASNOCHADA” as the opposite to Enlighten, the element of water becomes a powerful metaphor for emotional flow. Water, associated with the second chakra, governs intimacy and flow of emotions. Like jellyfish floating in the ocean. A guide, an animal spirit. Kamalanetra’s work explores the sensation of surrendering to the inner voice, embracing the the ability to adapt and survive through change.
show more“In the darkness of the night, the transformistas emerge. In the darkness of the nightclub, you can see the sequins shining, bodies moving. In the darkness of the night, men won’t take you out to eat, not even French fries at McDonald’s, out of cowardice of being discovered. Only in the darkness do the jellyfish shine, due to the same fluorescent proteins GFP that scientists use to conduct their research in the darkness of the laboratory.”
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As a survivor of chronic abuse, Kamalanetra uses her art to transform internalised oppression, drawing parallels between the pulsating rhythm of jellyfish and her own process of self-reconnection.
In Water Visions Series, Jewel Jellyfish Collection (2023-24), Kamalanetra is fascinated on how these animals, despite lacking central nervous system and without conventional respiratory organs, they thrive in low-oxygen environments, continuously pulsing to sustain themselves. Their bioluminescence, the ability to emit light from within, mirrors the artist’s personal journey of the heart, where light emerges from the darkest places.
show moreThe rhythmic pulse of jellyfish mirrors the cycles of emotional release and reconnection. Kamalanetra explores the topic of self compassion. Her art invites viewers to confront the unknown, embracing vulnerability as a path to transformation.
Her digital pieces integrates visual programming, shaders, procedural geometry and composites.
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