Floating Signifiers — Daan Paans

Inspired by Heraclitus’s concept that “all that is observable flows continuously,” Daan Paans explores how objects and phenomena constantly transform across time under the influence of a complex set of factors. In this richly illustrated volume, fascinating case studies ranging from extinct aurochs to sci-fi meteorites and Indiana Jones’s Golden Idol, Paans reveals how archetypal forms continue to shape contemporary visual culture. His multimedia approach combines photography, video, 3D renders, and sculpture to examine humanity’s evolving relationship with ecology, offering profound insights into the fluid nature of time and space.