The key to any alchemical process is the intention that directs the forces of nature toward construction or destruction. Human nature, combined with the character and awareness of the active individual or practitioner, steers the course of history according to their philosophical and spiritual attributes. Every change we observe and every right or wrong turn on the path of civilization’s destiny depends on the quality of the "material" from which a person is formed. The quality of this material, that is, the strength of the human spirit, is tested daily on both an individual and global level. Every change we witness is caused by the strengths and weaknesses of the individual who reacts accordingly to the transformations occurring. At what point the forces of nature separate into constructive and destructive is a question for philosophers, not physicists. Perhaps it’s primarily an alchemical question, as it combines both elements into an inseparable whole: the human spirit as the foundation of every change.Tektoniart speaks precisely to the relationship between forces, natural elements, and the human spirit. In a time when everything feels false, real metal, steel, is put to the test only in moments of extreme scenarios, something our present age certainly doesn’t lack. This series of works by Aleksandra Kokotović addresses the nature (the spirit) of the era in which we live, not some specific example or conflict. It encompasses everything from the direct life experiences shared by the people of the Balkans at the end of the 20th century to the ongoing events that continue to unfold across different points on the planet. The strength of steel and the strength of the human spirit are tested in each of these situations, and when we reach the point of melting or breaking, we get the result of the quality of the material tested and the effect of the action taken by the individual.As Michel Foucault said, “People know what they do; they often know why they do what they do; but what they don’t know is the ultimate effect of their actions.”The distortion of metal, deformation, chaos, and the isolation of certain pieces from the whole indicate the intention to leave an imprint of the impression that pervades the first decades of the 21st century. The clash of humanity's creative and destructive forces once again manifests in its extreme form. In art, there arises a need for a new Art Informel, similar to the one from the 1950s, a retreat from reality, with a clear intention by the artist to leave a trace of her soul through expression without a clear reference. The material in these works plays a key role, as it bears symbolism and reminds us of the everyday architecture of the cities we live in, which change their appearance daily or are destroyed. Also, in the work process, the artist herself undergoes a physical experience with the metal, using her own strength, force, and available tools to describe and convey her impression.