Fake News
Fake News is a multimedia installation that explores the power of misinformation and the fear it generates in contemporary society. The series consists of six mid-sized sculptures and three large-scale paintings, arranged to create an immersive experience. The paintings, positioned along the walls, serve as fragmented visual narratives, while five sculptures stand on pedestals, confronting the viewer at eye level. The final sculpture, suspended from the ceiling and leaning against the wall, disrupts the space—suggesting instability, collapse, and the precarious balance between truth and fiction.
Through distortion, layering, and manipulated materials, Fake News reflects the overwhelming and chaotic nature of modern media. The tension between the sculptures and paintings mirrors the conflicting narratives we consume daily. Shadows and reflections play a crucial role in the experience, distorting perception and reinforcing the sense of uncertainty that misinformation breeds.
Drawing is not only the foundation of visual expression but also a powerful tool for understanding and communicating complex ideas. Many of these works began as sketches—raw, immediate translations of thought into form. The act of drawing, whether in preparatory stages or as a conceptual framework, plays a crucial role in shaping the final sculptural and pictorial compositions. This process echoes the idea that in a world clouded by misinformation, the act of seeing, tracing, and defining becomes an act of reclaiming clarity.
This work invites the audience to question their assumptions, challenging the ways in which fear is manufactured, disseminated, and internalised. In a world where falsehoods shape realities, Fake News asks: What happens when truth itself becomes subjective?
This series is not merely an observation of misinformation—it is an immersive experience that places the viewer in a position of doubt and questioning. The physicality of these works, the contrasts of texture and material, and the deliberate distortions of perception invite the audience to engage actively. As they navigate through these contradictions, they become participants in the very mechanisms of uncertainty that the work seeks to expose. The goal is not just to depict fear, but to make it tangible.
Throughout history, artists have confronted the defining fears of their time. This exhibition continues that tradition, exposing how misinformation, digital surveillance, and political instability shape our perception of reality. These works do not merely depict fear—they dissect and expose it, compelling us to rethink the narratives that shape our perception of reality. In a world where truth is increasingly elusive, art becomes not just a reflection, but an act of resistance.