LAVA STUDIES is a collection of digital animations informed by volcanic activity, magmatic motions and lava textures. The artworks use my visual research on moiré patterning as a starting point to generate a new body of work exploring digital abstraction in relation to natural forces. This collection marks a significant departure from the typical aesthetic I use in my abstract work: here the hard-edged optical patterns are replaced by smoother textures, liquid motions and organic shapes evocative of magmatic activity. Artwork information: Digital animation (mp4), 3840x2160pixels, 10seconds, 6 colors, 25 fps, 2023