About Bionantism
Artistic current can be defined as a well-defined cultural or aesthetic movement and having a common vision of art. This movement manifests itself in a specific historical period and has distinct characteristics, themes, techniques and styles. In general, they are influenced by the economic, social, technological or philosophical context of the respective time.
The distinctive elements of a current are: the common vision (that is, an idea is shared by a group of artists), the manner of expression (different techniques and means of expression), the specific theme, the specific duration (some currents are ephemeral but revolutionary), interdisciplinarity (although a current may have roots in one field, it may also spread to another field – for example, Surrealism began in literature but spread to painting).
The currents can be general – that is, they manifest in several fields – or specific – they develop exclusively in an artistic environment (impressionism, cubism, fauvism – in painting).
The role of the artistic current is to reflect the respective era, to be a mirror of the society of the respective time, to be innovative and to connect artists
Theorizing a specific artistic current is an important step in the case of painting or the visual arts, and there is no automatic transition from literature or philosophy to painting, in the case of a current born outside of this discipline. Although the philosophical or literary concept may influence the artist, a clear theoretical framework and a coherent visual manifestation are necessary for the theme to become a movement and then an artistic current.
Why Bionantism?
In contemporary art, there is a conceptual gap in exploring the natural-technological connection. Although similar themes exist in literature, science or philosophy, they are rarely found in painting or other visual arts. Bionantism aims to fill this gap, through a unique visual language that explores the symbiosis between technological mechanisms and organic nature, without resorting to utopian exaggerations or the retro-industrial aesthetics of Steampunk.
The Fundamental Values of Bionantism
Bionantism in the Visual Arts
In painting, sculpture, digital art and other forms of visual expression, Bionantism can be manifested through works that combine:
- Biomechanical static natures (fruits, plants, living things or objects integrated with subtle mechanisms, without losing realism).
- Landscapes where technology and nature complement each other harmoniously, depicting trees with discreet mechanical inserts or flowers with technical details subtly integrated into their structure.
- Portraits of human or non-human beings, in which technological structures support or amplify organic elements.
In a world where the barriers between natural and artificial are becoming increasingly blurred, Bionantism offers a unique perspective designed to inspire and challenge.
A Call to Action
Bionantism is more than an artistic current. It is an open invitation to artists, thinkers and creators to participate in defining a new vision. Whether it’s painting, sculpture or digital art, anyone who feels they empathize with the values of Bionantism is helping shape a world where technology and nature coexist harmoniously.
Clarifying the Identity of Bionantism
The Bionantism’s artistic statement is essential to clarify the current’s identity and avoid confusion with other artistic movements, such as Steampunk, Fantasy or Surrealism. Through a well-defined theoretical framework, Bionantism consolidates its uniqueness and position in contemporary visual arts.
For example – an artist creating a still life with fruit with subtle internal mechanisms might be forced into surrealism, although there is nothing dreamlike or absurd about the work. Also, it could not be classified as steampunk because it lacks the Victorian period elements and the other elements characteristic of it.
The differences between Bionantism and other currents
The Future of Bionantism
The Bionantism Gallery
