...Spacetopy...
Series of Acrylic Paintings
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SPACETOPY
Chaos is the source of all potential. Structure emerges when perception meets energy, shaping it into matter. Through this transformation, we create our own versions of reality - one choice, one layer of meaning at a time.
The Spacetopy series explores this process. These works depict not just physical space but perceptual topographies - maps of energy in flux shaped by our awareness. Each dot, each glow, each shift in density reflects a moment of focus - a micro-decision where the viewer’s perception turns potential into presence. Inspired by quantum mechanics, cosmology, and emotional resonance, Spacetopy transforms the invisible into form. It is a poetic cartography of energy, where matter exists as both particle and wave - suspended between observation and intention.
I invite you to experience structure as a living interface between chaos and consciousness.
Previous Projects
Tumble Temple
by Elena Goray & Christoph Tönges
at at Kunsteiland Rotterdam
Exhibition: In Quarantaine
A dynamic sculpture – metaphorical to tumbleweed. Detached from its roots and tumbling away in the wind, it represents a path of migration and self-discovery.The construction is a cocoon made of naturally strong bamboo. Its exterior side has extensions with which it can move and protect the inner space.
The structure is made of splits from black Wulung and yellow Moso bamboo.
SOFttILES Complementarity
Third Jakarta Contemporary Ceramics Biennale JCCB#3
COEFFICIENT OF EXPANSION
At National Gallery of Indonesia.
The work contains around 200 tiles, placed on the flat wall surface in certain order
to create an impression of 3D figure seen in perspective.
In my work I expressed aesthetically my vision of the functional architecture of the DNA.
Dimension of installation is 2250 cm x 1700 cm.
Material porcelain.
Project supported by Dutch Embassy in Indonesia.
Tamed Wave
Specifically designed for LIBAF (Lombok International Bamboo Architectural Festival), Indonesia.
Received the second prize.
This spatial installation translates the movement of water into a wave passage.
Material: bamboo slats, re-used bicycle tubes from Amsterdam and Lombok.
Design: Elena Goray
Photos: Christoph Toenges, Marine Lacroix, Wiralee Adiputra, Nashir Setiawan, Elena Goray
Favelous 963
Favelous 963 is a pop-up restaurant located at Mediamatic Fabrique in Amsterdam.
It is part of the Freezing Favela project – a temporary ‘city’ open to a variety of projects with a DIY attitude.
A vacant building, formerly being used for the production of train wagons, has been activated by designers, artists, cooks and other makers who organize workshops and other social events for the local community.
Project info
Realisation: Andrea Sossi, Ifigeneia Dilaveraki, Christoph Toenges (CONBAM) and Elena Goray with the support of Robert Bochove, Christel van Calsteren, Barak Oserovitz, Peter Cornellis and Jessica Camphens
Design: Ifigeneia Dilaveraki, finalized in collaboration with Christoph Toenges (CONBAM) and Elena Goray
Construction and material expertise: Christoph Toenges (CONBAM) and Elena Goray
Sponsoring: CONBAM Advanced Bamboo Applications
Photos: Arne Kuilman, Christoph Toenges
Bamboo Mushrooms
The land art project Bamboo Mushrooms was designed to be part of the overall project Secret Garden. Versatile bamboo poles were partly split and opened in a way to create a form like trumpet mushrooms.
Elena Goray with Christoph Toenges (CONBAM)
Landart-Project ‘Bamboo-Mushrooms’ at Taste Festival Berlin 01-10 June 2012
Pile Isle Reloaded
The project Pile Isle Reloaded went a step further. 10 different types of bamboo from Colombia, China and Indonesia were combined. The result is a fine and vivid pattern due to the various colors and diameters of the bamboos.
Lucky T Table
The design of this table alludes to a warm and intimate aspect of the social eating culture in China that still resist the quickening pace of technological change. A miniature fire source that could be placed in a middle of the table awakens the time-honored tradition of gathering around the source of light and warmth that attracts and, as it were, enchants the party around it. The base of the table consists of a pile of bamboo poles in a variety of different sizes and colors held together by metal belts, which eliminate the need for any screw or glue. The horizontal cut of the bamboo base that becomes visible under the table glass, reveals naturally beautiful and visually appealing organic pattern.
Design: Elena Goray & Christoph Tönges
Pile Isle
The bamboo bench “Pile Isle” by Elena Goray and Christoph Tönges is a beautiful spot for relaxation.
A bundle of brown bamboo poles is strapped together in smart and simple way. Just 4 belts of stainless steel are keeping the shape – no screw and no glue is necessary!
In cooperation with CONBAM
Rio Lounge Chair
Material: Fiberglass, sailcloth, rope
The point of departure for this project is the idea of privacy in public space; while the design itself is motivated by the sheer sensation and enjoyment of life.
The main body of the chair is made from fibreglass, it has a thin, floating shape. In addition an optional “collar” is added for privacy.
The prototype was handmade with GRP (fiberglass reinforced plastic). It can also be made economic and ecologic by injection moulding of WPC (wood plastic composite). The collar is made of sailcloth and is fixed with rope.
SOFttILES
Goray is fascinated in her product designs by the allusion
of the surface structures to the surface of organic skin.
The sculptural elements in her works are rendered unexpectedly affective.
SOFttILES (2009) are porcelain tiles inspired by the pattern of Chesterfield Chair.
The porcelain replica of strained leather appears soft and uncanny,
exuding such a warmth that onlookers feel the irresistible urge to touch it.
Registered Community Design No.: 001715103-0001
Un-Used Space
Materials: Plastic straw
The solid objects that I have designed for this project reflect on the idea of inter-connection
between a human being and his/hers surrounding space. The objects support parts of a leaning or
sitting body and so replicate the un-used space between the body and surface.
The design is inspired by the molecular structures found in nature. It is reflected in the inventive
use of plastic straws that become at once strong and light.
This idea is developed further in the 2010 project “Pile Isle” Bamboo Bench.
About Me
ELENA GORAY
Visual Artist
Elena Goray is an Amsterdam-based multidisciplinary artist with a background in architecture. She holds a BA in Design from the Gerrit Rietveld Academy and an MA in Applied Arts from the Sandberg Institute, Amsterdam. Her installations and sculptures combine art, architecture and sustainable design. Inspired by the micro and macro dynamics of nature, she builds spaces and explores movement through form, material and context. Her work captures the living processes of nature at rest. The recent projects focus on the invisible energy of emotion, where objects exhibit the quantum duality of properties, having both particle and wave aspects. They depicts the structured chaos of a frozen yet pulsating moment of emotion.
Elena Goray exhibited a.o. at DMY International Design Festival (DE), Dutch Design Week (NL), Object Rotterdam (NL), Cheongju International Craft Biennale (KR), Jakarta Contemporary Ceramics Biennale (ID), Lombok International Bamboo Architecture Festival (ID), New Dakota (NL), Mediamatic (NL), KunstVlaai (NL), CBK Amsterdam (NL), EYE Filmmuseum (NL), and the Slade School of Fine Art (UK).
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