Interactive video installation for a single screen, conceived and created by Paolo Scoppola with the support of Art Forum Würth Capena and Fondazione Mondo Digitale – 2019
Eventi
Capena Art Forum Würth, Giornata del Contemporaneo 10-11.12.2019
In this context, the artist asks herself a question. What is our deepest reaction when we meet someone on our way? More generally, what is our real opinion on any issue that concerns the transit of people? In contemporary society, hyper-connected and globalized, this theme constantly raises new questions and finding a coherent approach remains an open question.
Imagine the surface of the planet as a large sheet of glass covered by a dense network of connections, created precisely by people in transit. This is how the large screen looks at first glance. As we approach it, our silhouette appears beyond the plot, as if we were in front of a mirror. Our form, however, is altered and resembles a mass of squared forms, a sort of armor that protects our interiority.
The dominant colour is brick red, as if to create an allegory with the hardness of this element. As we approach the plot of people in transit, the cubes disappear and our silhouette takes on our true contours. We get rid of the protections and our securities and deal with the theme on our skin.
CREDITS
Ideazione, sviluppo codice, musiche: Paolo Scoppola
Technical Support: Fondazione Mondo Digitale