Dance on the Volcano

Marc Henry

BornNationalityBased In
1996GermanVienna
Biography

Marc Henry investigates the mutable nature of reality in our post-factual age, with a particular focus on digital image manipulation. His multidisciplinary background, which includes studies in economics and curatorial fields, informs his engagement with societal systems, macroeconomics, and political themes, enriching the conceptual layers of his work. Henry’s creative process involves an ongoing dialogue between digital and analogue techniques. Utilizing AI-generated imagery, 3D rendering software, and his own archive of collaged references, he begins with an exploration on canvas, then revisits the work digitally to adjust colors, forms, and compositions. This iterative method produces complex, layered pieces that evoke pseudo-narratives—constructed realities that oscillate between fiction and memory. Through this interplay of media, Henry examines how images shape collective perception, offering a critical reflection on the blurred boundaries between truth and fabrication in contemporary visual culture. ...

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