large format inkjet print on semi gloss photographic paper, mount board with multi aperture windowsChisenhale Gallery
Description
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This contemporary art piece features a grid-like arrangement of various photographic images, showcasing a diverse array of visual elements and subject matter. The colors, shapes, and compositions within the individual frames range from vibrant to subdued, depicting both natural and man-made subjects. The artistic style reflects a collage-like approach, with the combination of these eclectic images creating a visually striking and thought-provoking work. The overall context suggests a commentary on the interconnectedness of the world, inviting the viewer to explore the nuances and juxtapositions within this intricate visual tapestry. ...
In his practice, Ed Fornieles investigates the impact the virtual world has on physical reality, and vice versa. By blurring the distinctions between the online and the offline, his installations, performances and video works mirror social networks and often use them as artistic tools. His practice involves creating elaborate social scenarios which depict the stark difference between people’s real-life personalities and their online personae. For instance, his 2011 project titled Dorm Daze involved creating characters, inspired by American college students, on Facebook which then interacted with each other for three months, thereby forming connections and subjective experiences. The artist’s live performances similarly orchestrate social settings, often placed within the young person’s coming of age context, to which the audience is invited to actively participate and role-play. By drawing on social media interactions and placing them into the real world, Fornieles creates uncanny observations on people, relationships and the condition of the twenty-first century. ...
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