Terrestrial Tapestries is an exhibition by Samantha Jade, recipient of the 2025 Art Incubator Grant. This body of work explores the interconnected and ever-changing nature of existence, drawing parallels between cosmic events, photographic processes, and the role of chance in life.

Central to Jade’s practice is transmutation—the perpetual change that shapes the universe. Her photographs highlight the transformative journey of silver, an element born from ancient star explosions, and essential to darkroom photography. Rather than capturing fixed moments, her works embrace evolution, with photographic materials continuously remade. Environmental factors influence the outcomes, resulting in images shaped by chance, mirroring life’s unpredictability.
Jade redefines photography as a medium that is not static but world-responsive, engaging deeply with materiality, time, and perception. By embracing transformation and chance, Terrestrial Tapestries positions photography as an evolving process, reflecting the dynamic fabric of existence.

This exhibition is part of TEN‐FOLD: A Decade of Emerging Art Incubator Artists