"S.2122": A Visionary Artwork Reflecting on Climate Change
A new, thought-provoking piece of art titled "S.2122" made its debut at the prestigious Art Basel Hong Kong and has been acquired by the Deji Art Museum. The piece, created over the past year, is the latest addition to the 'kinetic sculpture' series, reminiscent of the HUMAN ONE project but taking on a more intricate 3D form.
The artwork tells the story of a possible future where climate change forces humanity to live on giant ocean clusters. Set 100 years from now, the world has become an odd place, but people are adapting and surviving. Similar to HUMAN ONE, the artwork will evolve over time, with the artist raising the water level in the video every five years, eventually depicting humans living underwater.
The creator's intention was to address the reality of climate change while conveying a hopeful message about human resilience. Even if we must live underwater, the artist believes we will find a way to survive, despite our propensity to wreak havoc on our environment.
"S.2122" premiered at Art Basel Hong Kong alongside works by renowned artists such as Warhol, Picasso, and Richter. The piece received a warm reception from the audience, demonstrating the potential of artworks that blend the physical and digital worlds.
The acquisition of "S.2122" by the Deji Art Museum in Nanjing, China, marks a historic moment and opens up new opportunities for digital art in Asia. The creator is confident that such artworks can draw more people into the world of digital art and reveal the true potential of the medium.
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