The series Absurdium: Conjectures of Significance & Technological Mysticism draws on the past to inspire the future, crafting a unique blend that could be called “posthistoric.” Each work melds raw elements from nature with intricate mechanisms and modern narratives, forging a dialogue between the ancient and the contemporary.
Each piece, akin to an “archeological find,” serves as a lens through which viewers decipher intricate visual narratives, much like interpreting cave paintings or hieroglyphs to uncover meaning and intent. While some works invite tactile exploration, all demand intellectual engagement, challenging observers to arrive at narratives they feel confident in, whether or not they align with my own.
These narratives unveil the core inquiry of the collection: the concept of “Absurdium.” This term embodies the series’ essence, questioning societal constructs of value and reality while embracing their absurdity. This inquiry reflects my own reckoning as an artist, caught up in the anxieties of everyday life—worrying about bills, punctuality, or my place in society—only to realize that we are the only species on a giant rock hurling through space that pays rent or risks punishment for failing to make a complete stop at an intersection. We’ve crafted many arbitrary rules to govern what doesn’t need governing, declaring diamonds or printed paper valuable, while our existence remains infinitely delicate.
Through the language of commercialism, nostalgia, and suggestion, Absurdium imitates and critiques societal notions of value. The artworks provoke viewers to confront their assumptions, sparking a self-aware dialogue that invites new meanings.