Claudia Comte
Temporal Drift (Coral, leaf, cactus)
June 16, 2025
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June 22, 2025
2025
Art Basel Switzerland

Temporal Drift (coral, leaf, cactus) marks a pivotal moment in Claudia Comte’s practice: This immersive installation features a monumental curved wall with undulating black-and-white patterns inspired by oceanic rhythms, paired with three marble sculptures - a coral, leaf, and cactus. Created through carving and 3D milling they encapsulate her career-long fascination with the transformation of materials and the dialogue between natural forms and human intervention. Positioned within Comte’s exploration of ecological and temporal themes, the work challenges viewers to reconsider their relationship with the natural world and its enduring histories, forming a powerful contribution to Art Basel Unlimited.

In the studio with Pia Camil
Video
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