Disquiet is an immersive video installation that examines the resurgence of absurdity in contemporary popular culture and social media as a paradoxical tool for meaning-making and coping with generational anxiety. By embracing the nonsensical, the work reflects on the deep-seated identity crises experienced by millennials and Generation Z—crises shaped by late capitalism, digital hyperconnectivity, and the erosion of stable ideological frameworks.
Through a triptych of short animated clips that play at random, Disquiet generates an ever-shifting, nonlinear narrative, mirroring the chaotic and fragmented nature of contemporary media consumption. The imagery emerges from a process of free association, tapping into subconscious anxieties surrounding reproduction, social belonging, and self-preservation. The rapid succession of surreal visuals evokes the logic of social media feeds an endless scroll of ephemeral content that oscillates between humor and existential dread.
Drawing from historical and contemporary absurdist traditions, Disquiet interrogates the ways in which humor, satire, and surrealism serve as psychological mechanisms for navigating a world in which absolute truths have dissolved. In doing so, the installation reflects both the alienation and catharsis found in absurdity, positioning it as a vital response to the dissonance of modern existence.
during ''Refractions'' at BAK, basis voor actuele kunst (2023)
during ''Refractions'' at BAK, basis voor actuele kunst (2023)
during ''Refractions'' at BAK, basis voor actuele kunst (2023)
during ''Refractions'' at BAK, basis voor actuele kunst (2023)
during ''Refractions'' at BAK, basis voor actuele kunst (2023)
