The Glimpse of Paracosm
It is comforting, however, and a source of profound relief to think that man is
only a recent invention, a figure not yet two centuries old, a new wrinkle in our
knowledge, and that he will disappear again as soon as that knowledge has
discovered a new form.
― Michel Foucault, The Order of Things: An Archaeology of the Human
I.
A paracosm is a detailed imaginary world characterised by lush landscapes, diverse ecosystems
and a deep connection with elements such as forests, rivers, mountains and wildlife.
This natural aspect of a paracosm can reflect the creator's appreciation, understanding or curiosity
about the natural world, often resulting in a fantasy setting where nature plays a central, often magical,
role in the functioning of the world and its inhabitants.
II.
Humans in the distant future evolve on a biological level,
therefore perceiving objects inpost-digital forms, including themselves.
Our objective is to showcase the digital glimpses of the post-digital,
bio-evolved, bizzare future of humankind through a series of archived image stills.
Drawing inspiration from sci-fi novels and films that explore non-linear timelines
as narrative foundation, we tell a story by revealing the imagery as archaeological discoveries
from the future, similar with Maya Civilisation and Sanxingdui,
allowing our audiences to interpret these glimpses on their own.
An archival structure for showcasing these stills couldgrant the sense of reconstruction
and digitalisation of future human evolution.
III.
The concept of composition in the image comes from the oriental aesthetic of Negative Space.
Though commonly used to refer to literal, visible white space, the negative space in oriental paintings may also refer to the perception of a space, gap or interval, without necessarily requiring a physical compositional element. This results in the concept of ma being less reliant on the existence of a gap, and more closely related to the perception of a gap.
The existence of negative space in an artwork has been interpreted as "an emptiness full of possibilities, like a promise yet to be fulfilled", and has been described as "the silence between the notes which make the music".
The concept of composition in the image comes from the oriental aesthetic of Negative Space.
Though commonly used to refer to literal, visible white space, the negative space in oriental paintings may also refer to the perception of a space, gap or interval, without necessarily requiring a physical compositional element. This results in the concept of ma being less reliant on the existence of a gap, and more closely related to the perception of a gap.
The existence of negative space in an artwork has been interpreted as "an emptiness full of possibilities, like a promise yet to be fulfilled", and has been described as "the silence between the notes which make the music".
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IV.
The visual format of still images allows for widespread and diverse channels of dissemination.
The imagery is quickly understood at a glance, fitting well with the theme of a glimpse.
Diverse Interpretation: The visual nature of these projects allows for a wide range of personal interpretations,
appealing to a broad audience with varying perspectives.