Gisela: You present multiple disconnected symbols as part of the same flow — which we could say is reminiscent of the overload of information we see and take in from the internet. Is that something you reflect upon?
Bianca: YES. The overstimulation and overwhelmingness of the internet definitely holds space for absurdity and collapse of meaning. In virtual spaces, we often communicate visually through symbols or imagery with emojis, stickers, gifs, memes, etc. It’s fascinating how images can hold more power than narrative sometimes - it somehow can say more, be funnier, more mysterious or more nuanced. The title of this virtual show is “:)” - I wanted it to mimic and belong to the world it references: a virtual visual art show about symbols. :)
Gisela: You present multiple disconnected symbols as part of the same flow — which we could say is reminiscent of the overload of information we see and take in from the internet. Is that something you reflect upon?
Bianca: YES. The overstimulation and overwhelmingness of the internet definitely holds space for absurdity and collapse of meaning. In virtual spaces, we often communicate visually through symbols or imagery with emojis, stickers, gifs, memes, etc. It’s fascinating how images can hold more power than narrative sometimes - it somehow can say more, be funnier, more mysterious or more nuanced. The title of this virtual show is “:)” - I wanted it to mimic and belong to the world it references: a virtual visual art show about symbols. :)