Aiminath Sulthana

Artist Statement:

My practice is driven by the translation of internal visions into the physical realm, specifically focusing on the intersection of biological grace and computational logic. For years, I have been captivated by a recurring vision: an avian form navigating the boundary between the seen and the unseen. This ‘Birds Blade’ concept serves as a meditation on the nature of movement—where flight is not a continuous path, but a series of rhythmic transitions through the fabric of space and time.

In my recent work, I utilise light as a sculptural medium to explore these themes of ‘quantum’ presence. By integrating custom-coded GLSL fragments with sophisticated spatial mapping systems, I have developed a way to decouple the structural form of an object from its ethereal energy. This dual-layered approach allows me to map two distinct projections: one defining the structural geometry and the second capturing a spectral ‘shine’.

This technical separation is essential to my conceptual goal: portraying a subject that is simultaneously present and absent. The resulting installation creates a visual experience where the subject appears to ‘quantum hop’—disappearing into the shadows only to reappear at high speeds, leaving a ghosted trail of light in its wake. By bypassing traditional rendering constraints in favour of algorithmic light modulation, I am able to achieve a fluid, organic motion that feels more like a captured memory than a digital simulation.

Ultimately, my work invites the audience to consider their own perception of reality. By mapping these deep-seated visions onto physical space, I aim to bridge the gap between the internal imagination and the visceral world. We are left to wonder: are we seeing a continuous flight, or are we merely witnessing the moments where a being chooses to manifest in our dimension?