Examining the tiny elements around us

THE difference between you and Syaiful Aulia Garibaldi is that where you see mould as the yucky green stuff on stale bread, he sees a source of beauty and inspiration.

The emerging Indonesian artist has devoted entire exhibitions to micro-organisms, because he sees them as having a significant impact on our daily lives.

"You don't realise it but you are always surrounded by a lot of these little creatures," says the 29-year-old artist, who is better known by his nickname Tepu. "Like the flu virus and bacteria, for example - you can't see them but they will affect you."