Hotel Warszawa Art Fair 2026
Room 211
Heliconia Projects

Presenting artists: Brittany Fanning, Johan Deckmann, Tan Mu

Hotel Warszawa Art Fair
05–06.09.2026
Preview: 04.09.2026
Hotel Warszawa, Powstańców Warszawy Sq. 9
Warsaw, Poland

Horizons 03, 2024
Oil on linen
46 x 61 cm (18 x 24 in)

Horizons draws inspiration from the International Space Station, offering a transformative perspective on humanity and Earth. The series captures the radiant lights of megacities and the dreamlike reflections of Earth’s atmosphere, symbolizing the beauty of human civilization. These interwoven lights and shadows highlight the profound impact of technology on how we perceive the world. Tan Mu explores the potential of technology to expand visual boundaries, particularly through real-time transmissions from space that allow humanity to observe Earth from a cosmic vantage point. This “panoramic gaze,” enabled by technology, fosters collective awareness and redefines landscape art, offering a cosmic-scale reexamination of human existence. When the perspective rises above the horizon, a vast sense of peace emerges, inviting humanity to reimagine its place and potential within a connected world. Through layers of oil on linen, Tan Mu translates this cosmic perspective into a tangible visual language. The horizon becomes a dynamic interplay of color and form, evoking depth and expansiveness. Subtle shifts in tone and texture mirror the fluidity of time and space, capturing moments of transition—dawn, dusk, or the infinite calm of a still sea. At its heart, Horizons reflects Tan Mu’s fascination with universal structures and shared human experiences. It reminds us that in the immensity of the cosmos, our shared humanity is both fragile and profoundly connected.

Gaze: Observable Infinity 03, 2026
Oil on linen
46 x 61 cm (18 x 24 in)

Observable Infinity (2026) draws from the concept of the “observable universe,” transforming it into an immersive cosmic experience. At its core, the painting features a radiant, circular light resembling an eye—a “cosmic iris”—as though the universe itself is gazing back at the viewer. This focal point is encircled by concentric rings of color, fading gradually into darkness, symbolizing both the visible and hidden realms of existence.

Through symbolic colors and abstract forms, Observable Infinity transcends mere visual representation, guiding viewers into a meditative reflection on our shared existence and the unseen structures that connect us. The vast perspective of the cosmos merges with the intimate image of an eye or a halo of collective light, creating a resonance that evokes a hidden structure of information in both the microcosmic and macrocosmic worlds. Tan Mu bridges the macrocosmic and the personal, offering both a meditation on the universe and an exploration of collective human consciousness.

Light emerges from the depths of unknown darkness, carrying hidden information through the flow of time, soon to be revealed—a moment of revelation that Observable Infinity captures. Blending science, spirituality, and collective memory, this painting embodies reverence for the mysteries of the universe while exploring shared awareness and interconnectedness. It invites viewers to reflect on our role within a larger, interconnected whole.

Gaze: Observable Infinity 04, 2026
Oil on linen
46 x 61 cm (18 x 24 in)

Observable Infinity (2026) draws from the concept of the “observable universe,” transforming it into an immersive cosmic experience. At its core, the painting features a radiant, circular light resembling an eye—a “cosmic iris”—as though the universe itself is gazing back at the viewer. This focal point is encircled by concentric rings of color, fading gradually into darkness, symbolizing both the visible and hidden realms of existence.

Through symbolic colors and abstract forms, Observable Infinity transcends mere visual representation, guiding viewers into a meditative reflection on our shared existence and the unseen structures that connect us. The vast perspective of the cosmos merges with the intimate image of an eye or a halo of collective light, creating a resonance that evokes a hidden structure of information in both the microcosmic and macrocosmic worlds. Tan Mu bridges the macrocosmic and the personal, offering both a meditation on the universe and an exploration of collective human consciousness.

Light emerges from the depths of unknown darkness, carrying hidden information through the flow of time, soon to be revealed—a moment of revelation that Observable Infinity captures. Blending science, spirituality, and collective memory, this painting embodies reverence for the mysteries of the universe while exploring shared awareness and interconnectedness. It invites viewers to reflect on our role within a larger, interconnected whole.

Mapping 02, 2025
Fully gold-plated circuit board mounted on wood panel
25 x 19.5 inches / 63.5 x 49.5 cm

A circuit board serves as the architectural framework of a computer's functioning mind, operating on the core principle of manipulating on-and-off signals to execute logical operations. It mechanically supports and interconnects electronic components, facilitating the flow of these signals. Each hole and engraving etched onto a chip carries its own significance. In Mapping (2025), a collection of thirty-five found circuit boards is reimagined as an operational map spliced together. Arranged to evoke an astronomical pattern, the sculptural landscape mirrors a night sky filled with stars. By displacing the functional markings of the circuit boards, the engravings coalesce into random, abstract patterns. Through this assemblage, Mapping examines the functional essence of digitization while simultaneously creating a visual representation of the universe shaped by randomness and chance.