“Self Reflection (2019)” explores the idea that we have the power to choose how we respond to pain and hardship. The concept of “cutting one’s soul into pieces” to confront and learn from our mistakes is a metaphor for the internal work we must do to heal and grow. I also delve into the idea that our present, past, and future are interconnected and can inform one another. The notion of following multiple paths in life, and the question of whether it is necessary or even possible to do so, adds a layer of complexity to the work.

Through the use of imagery and symbolism, such as the metaphor of a “blanket of air,” I seek to convey the surreal and intangible nature of life and memory. The concept of the “matrix” adds a futurism element, suggesting that we are all part of a larger, interconnected system.

“Self Reflection”invites viewers to consider the ways in which we navigate and make sense of the complexities of life, and the power we have to shape our own experiences.

Faris Nasir is an interdisciplinary artist based in Malaysia who works across a range of mediums, including bubbleology, fire dance, flow/circus arts, and digital arts focusing on 3D fractal art, VFX, and projection mapping. His art explores the connection between different fields, including music, science, economics, and nature. Since 2010, Faris has delved deeply into the world of soap bubbles as a performing bubbleologist. Using photography to understand the physics behind bubbles, it opens up to him the world of fractals, repeating patterns and scales that can be found in the world around us. This exploration has inspired him to create 3D fractal art and video editing, as well as to treat various forms of art as a balance between different elements. His principle of ‘play and learn’had shaped his journey merging science and arts in his practice.