My idea consisted of making a fusion between the cell cycle (mitosis) and the seasonal cycle and how it influences emotional change.
To achieve this, I conducted research on the cellular process to find common aspects in the two processes. The conclusions of the research were as follows:
Both cycles have 4 phases.
Both follow a repetitive cycle.
Cells adapt just like Nature.
Both are connected to life.
Therefore, the idea aims to show how Nature transforms our emotions through seasonal change.
For the representation of the idea, I created a spiral composition where each phase of the cell cycle is shown fused with a season of the year.
At the top, the first phase of mitosis, metaphase, is represented, where DNA forms chromosomes and the nucleus dissolves. Alongside this phase, autumn is depicted, as I associated the falling leaves with what occurs in metaphase. Thus, they are represented inside the nucleus as if they were chromosomes. Similarly, the falling leaves and the disintegrating nucleus represent the loss of energy that occurs in us with the arrival of autumn. Additionally, the colors also allude to the autumn season in terms of tones, saturation, and luminosity.
In the second part of the composition, I related winter with prophase, where the chromosomes align in the center of the cell and are represented as snowflakes. In this case, I wanted to relate the rigidity of the central line with the coldness of winter. At this stage, there are numerous cases of depression due to the few hours of daylight. The colors used for this part of the drawing are bluish tones that represent freezing temperatures.
In the third part of the composition, we can observe the third phase of mitosis called anaphase, where the aligned chromosomes split into two and are represented in the form of flower petals. This phase appears fused with spring. After the most static and sterile stage of winter, spring brings a rebirth and new vitality visible in the blooming of the plant kingdom. The colors take on more vibrant greenish tones, moving away from the monochromatic tones of winter. Finally, in the fourth part of the composition, we find the last phase of mitosis called telophase, in which the cell mutates to give rise to the new cell. In this phase, I associated the transformation of flowers into fruits that occur in summer to relate it to the formation of that new cell. After all the frenzy of the previous season, summer brings relaxation and emotional expansion. The colors fade due to the strength of the sun, making way for autumn again.
Lastly, I would like to mention that all processes are connected by tree branches to symbolize that life and Nature are intertwined.
