The work elements reflects the four elements with which humanity has built a relationship for centuries. In attempts to harness or protect themselves from them, people invented various technologies. It may be assumed that this centuries-long process has brought us to the threshold of the AI revolution. Astakhov considers it premature to speak of "technological singularity" in the age of artificial intelligence, until we recognise this continuous cycle of technological development that we ourselves initiated.
Through graphic symbols of the ancient definition of the four elements, the artist constructs a volumetric visual code that acquires three-dimensional space and colossal height. "elements" invites us to find those primordial feelings experienced by people thousands of years ago when encountering elemental forces and attempting to tame them.
