"Hidden Agendas" delves into the impact of signs in our everyday lives, employing semiotics to uncover potential concealed meanings and ideologies in signs scattered across both public and private spheres. This artistic piece meticulously recreates a suburban setting, complete with a fence, sidewalk, and a lawn, all bathed in a soft, fluorescent light. It invites active participation, allowing viewers to navigate this space and, through the use of a special device, unveil hidden images and texts on the signs along the fence. The artwork not only presents its physical components but also engages the audience in a deeper exploration of the underlying messages and intentions behind these authoritative symbols. Crucially, "Hidden Agendas" emphasizes the tension between public and private expressions within signage, prompting a reflection on the true intent and power of these communicative tools.
"Notes on Nationalism" embodies a fusion of street art and graffiti aesthetics, key elements in the realm of counter-cultural art. This project delves into the increasingly influential role of internet-propagated memes. To create the artwork, I embarked on a process of image selection, scouring stock photo websites and stencil template forums with the keyword “nationalism.” After selecting the images, I prepared each piece by stretching canvases, and laser cutting stencils tailored for each image. The next step involved the application of spray paint through these stencils, infusing each canvas with vibrant, thought-provoking imagery. Additionally, some pieces were enriched with wheat-pasted printed elements, adding depth and texture to the visual narrative. This artistic endeavor not only showcases how technology has impacted street art production but also offers a commentary on the pervasive nature of nationalism in the digital age.
"Police & Thieves" is an artistic exploration that challenges the conventional binary perception of morality as merely good or bad. This work delves into the intricate, nuanced gradations that exist between these opposites. The project begins with two symbolic images: a police officer and a thief, representing the traditional archetypes of good and evil. Using Adobe Illustrator, I embarked on a process of 'interpolation,' artistically merging these two images in a gradual, step-by-step transformation. This digital blending created a series of transitional images, each subtly evolving from the previous one.
These intermediary images, totaling nine, were then brought to life through large-format printing. The series was arranged on a gallery wall, with the central, fully interpolated image occupying a prominent position at the heart of the installation. This arrangement is not just a visual journey but also a conceptual one, where each image acts as an abstract representation of a moral argument, questioning and blurring the lines between right and wrong. Through this visual narrative, the exhibit invites viewers to reflect on the complexity and fluidity of moral judgments in a world that often oversimplifies them into black and white.
