"Roots of the Cosmos" Spiral-Bound Notebook

• 139 x 216 mm size
• Spiral binding
• 80 pages

In this striking and imaginative piece, a large, detailed drawing of an old textbook illustration of a molar takes centre stage, rendered in bold black lines to emphasize the precision and anatomical detail of the tooth. The molar is depicted with meticulous attention to structure, evoking the traditional scientific illustrations found in medical texts. The roots of the tooth extend downward with intricate, almost organic curves, grounding the image in an earthy, tangible reality.

However, the surrounding space is anything but ordinary. Instead of a clinical, white background, the molar is set against a breathtakingly beautiful, multi-coloured galaxy. The deep purples, blues, pinks, and yellows of the cosmic backdrop swirl and blend into each other like a living nebula. Millions of tiny stars twinkle across the canvas, creating a sense of depth and vastness that contrasts with the otherwise grounded and earthly molar. The tooth becomes a small yet profound focal point in the larger, infinite expanse of the universe, symbolizing the connection between the micro and the macro—the organic, natural world and the vast, mysterious cosmos.

The blending of the clinical anatomical drawing with the ethereal beauty of the galaxy creates a fascinating tension, as if the tooth itself contains the secrets of the universe. The roots of the molar, though firmly rooted in the earthly world, seem to extend into the cosmos, suggesting an otherworldly connection between biology, science, and the infinite possibilities of space. This piece challenges the viewer to reconsider the mundane and the extraordinary, evoking a sense of wonder and awe as they explore the relationship between the human body and the vast, unexplored universe.

Roots of the Cosmos captures this juxtaposition perfectly, turning a traditional medical illustration into a cosmic journey, where even the most familiar elements of the human body can feel connected to the mysteries of the universe. The galaxy surrounding the molar offers a sense of timelessness and transcendence, creating a thought-provoking narrative about the connection between life, science, and the cosmos.