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."
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