The space is defined by a black plastic surface. In the showcase there is the title as a question. Portrait of the artist, as a 3D print, in an enigmatic composition with micro-portraits extending from the mouth. The composition is repeated with two wax copies of it, which have suffered from time. The bust created by digital means was printed in plastic material taking on a physical appearance, in the Gavala workshop it was cast in bronze for the needs of the installation in the Calpac factory, and from the mold the two wax replicas were cast.
The phrase seems to raise the question of whether transhumanism introduces a paradigm shift or transformation that transcends traditional political frameworks. It suggests that posthumanism can challenge or render obsolete the existing political systems, ideologies and discourses that have shaped human societies.
The phrase may also imply that transhumanism, with its focus on transcending human limitations and the emergence of new forms of existence, may be prioritized over non-traditional political concerns, or vice versa.
Busts and text copies that may have historical significance. They can be used as visual records of people, representing identity. to denote power, authority, or the embodiment of certain ideals.
The assumption that representations limited to the human form, such as busts, capture the complexity of post-human existence is challenged. He wonders if these representations cannot truly depict the multifaceted nature of posthuman identities, which can transcend physical attributes and incorporate digital, virtual or hybrid aspects, transcending the human form.
It undermines the idea that identity can be adequately represented and encapsulated in a physical object, such as a bust or a wax replica. It suggests Shifting concepts, questioning the static nature of traditional representations
It questions whether these representations perpetuate hierarchical structures and dominant narratives, and whether alternative forms of representation can offer a more inclusive and diverse understanding of history and identity.
Exploring the integration of technology into human existence, blurring the lines between physical and digital realms. This challenges the idea of representation of a person's identity, as well as the digital or virtual aspects of post-human existence.
It raises questions about what is historically significant and how it is represented, to reassess the traditional canon of historical narratives. as historical representations and symbols of identity, as a reconceptualization of historical significance