Greenwalking Dendriform 2016

Here we have Stepan Ryabchenko’s digital artwork “Greenwalking Dendriform”. Look at its prominent symbol: the tree. Since ancient times, the tree has stood as a powerful symbol across cultures, representing life, growth, and interconnectedness. Consider the Tree of Life found in numerous mythologies, from the Norse Yggdrasil to the biblical tree in the Garden of Eden. The Dendriform here echoes this symbolism, a contemporary take on an age-old motif. Its green color, a hue of vitality and renewal, further enhances this connection to the natural world. Like the recurring gestures and expressions we see in Renaissance art, the symbolic tree form taps into our collective unconscious. It evokes primal memories of nature and our place within it. Perhaps this is Ryabchenko's way of engaging viewers on a deeply emotional and subconscious level, reminding us of our intrinsic connection to the earth. Notice how the tree emerges, and then seemingly divides into two, as though walking on legs. A non-linear progression. This reflects the cyclical progression of symbols through time. This symbol resurfaces, evolves, and takes on new meanings in different contexts.