"Inflation of Deception: Dadaist Defiance" employs the aesthetics of surrealism to present a potent critique of the narratives that often surround acts of aggression. Within this 3D motion design piece, familiar icons of cultural shifts - Duchamp's defiant Fountain and the gilded bust of Lenin - undergo a playful transformation, inflating into vibrant, whimsical shapes, challenging the gravity they traditionally represent.
The inflation of these figures serves as a striking metaphor for the bloated narratives and distortions that often rationalize and normalize acts of power and aggression, drawing a parallel with the recent geopolitical scenario.
Subverting the viewer's expectations, the piece uses these contrasting symbols to convey a silent yet powerful protest against oppressive regimes. The visual journey through the piece, set against a background of soothing elevator music and ambient noise, becomes a reflection on the complex interplay between truth and power, and the role of art in challenging, revealing, and reshaping perceptions of reality.
"Inflation of Deception: Dadaist Defiance" invites introspection into the inherent distortions in our narratives, revealing the surreal palette that can paint our grim realities. Through this lens, the piece becomes more than just a creative endeavor; it's a testament to art's transformative potential, demonstrating how it can question, challenge, and illuminate the world around us.
Subverting the viewer's expectations, the piece uses these contrasting symbols to convey a silent yet powerful protest against oppressive regimes. The visual journey through the piece, set against a background of soothing elevator music and ambient noise, becomes a reflection on the complex interplay between truth and power, and the role of art in challenging, revealing, and reshaping perceptions of reality.
"Inflation of Deception: Dadaist Defiance" invites introspection into the inherent distortions in our narratives, revealing the surreal palette that can paint our grim realities. Through this lens, the piece becomes more than just a creative endeavor; it's a testament to art's transformative potential, demonstrating how it can question, challenge, and illuminate the world around us.
Created by Mário Domingos (SNDAYS)
Audio by Folding Waves
Audio by Folding Waves
Inflation of Deception: Dadaist Defiance
Pixel pigment on digital canvas
Pixel pigment on digital canvas