Jiemin Ren
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The universe is silent
Multi-media installation
Size Variable
May 2023
This piece originates from my series of studies on digital nomadism, aiming to depict the contemporary sense of confusion amidst the challenges of information overload. I utilized three integrated electronic players, assigning three distinctly different landscapes to three screens. Despite all being artificial, these landscapes possess markedly different attributes in terms of time, space, and creative intent.
The first scene showcases a distorted urban landscape, while in the second scene, I created a 3D-modeled character based on my face. This virtual character represents"me," and recites poetry. The third scene is sourced from 18th-century paintings, symbolizing a coalescence of nature and the city enveloping the modeled human as a representation of humanity.
Beyond the content displayed on the three screens, how they interact to create a narrative is a crucial aspect of this artwork. A 3D-modeled character recites a series of poems amid the interplay of natural and artificial landscapes, creating a dramatic and surreal scene that aligns with the narrative I aim to construct in this piece. It's about constructing an individual ensnared by both the urban system and natural landscapes. Through the mouth of this modeled human, I express my inevitable sense of confusion in this intricate setting.
This installation is a tri-screen video art piece. It utilizes 3D modeling and computer technology to depict the struggles and development of individuals caught between the urban and natural realms. The artwork was selected for the documentation exhibition 'Assemblage' organized by Slade Academic and received positive feedback.
Kunstraum, London, UK.