Momento Mori | Elixir
Momento Mori, translated from latin can be defined as “remember you must die,” and is a practice, object, or artwork that serves as a reminder of mortality, a concept rooted in classical antiquity. This serves as inspiration to live authentically and a reminder of the consequences our choices with the passage of time.
Elixir has roots in the practice of alchemy; it was used in the Middle Ages as the word for a substance believed to be capable of changing base metals into gold. It’s later use for a drug purported to prolong one’s life led to its application in the names of medicines of mostly questionable effectiveness. For the artist’s purposes, the Toxikon elixir, “Momento. Mori” is a source of of power and healing. Suder, draws attention to the beautiful & toxic remnants of the wildlife inhabitants of Bombay Beach.
This is all that remains of their existence.
Limited edition piece 1 of 25 - Ius mortis
antique Glass | granules of fish scales and bird bones | Liquid preservative | Melted wax seal
This art object will be for sale upon completion of the 2022 Bombay Beach biennale. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to an organization working to advocate & restore the natural habitat that was once a flourishing natural lakeside community.
