ABOUT

"The stone is present.
It's a matter of you being present for the stone."

—Terence McKenna

Present Object is a creative project by Roman Caspian Vlasov, a Brooklyn-based designer, visual artist, director, and ambient techno producer. His work frequently blurs the boundaries between sound and visual art, crafting multi-sensory experiences that delve into themes of consciousness, technology, and the natural world.

Artist Statement

My work explores the relationship between nature, human experience, and technology. It typically takes the form of short cinematics, electronic soundscapes, code-generated objects, and digital sculptures, ranging from conceptual pieces to more formalist explorations. I value algorithms and glitches as drivers of metamorphosis and evolution in nature, utilizing them as pictorial elements in my work, often in the form of programmed mistakes.

By examining my own existence within a human body, my identity, and my dreams, I aim to evoke a sense of wonder, curiosity, and awe that prompts the audience to reconnect with the fundamental reality of our existence: that we are alive and will one day face our mortality. And there is no single authority can fully comprehend the mystery of life and consciousness. In this decontextualization of existence, I see immense potential for freeing the mind and breaking down barriers between the natural and the artificial, as well as between us, humans.

I believe that bridging the gap between nature, culture, and technology allows us to perceive nature as an evolving, self-aware code that unites all life forms, chemical elements, nuclear, and electromagnetic forces into a deep, mysterious order. By developing this metanarrative, we can take a small step toward unraveling the mysteries of our existence and fostering a harmonious environment rooted in curiosity and the interconnectedness of all things.

—Roman Caspian Vlasov, 2025