Ellen Sheidlin
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...Sheidlin created a multiple-identity artwork that replicates her face many times, a surrealist composition that explores the concept of manifold self. The work is a sort of visual feast for viewers, with Sheidlin's visage brought to life through a series of animated elements that exude whimsy and charm, and are presented in looped cartoons. It is a bold exploration of self-identity and the fluidity of perception.
The looped nature of the animation generates a sense of infinite possibility, inviting the audience to explore the different facets of her repeated identities. This last work of digital art is therefore an inspiring exploration of the fluidity and multiplicity of self-identity. The replication of her face into a surrealist painting-like, animated composition, brings on a rather deep connection with the viewer.
In this intriguing artwork, a cluster of ears symbolizes the diverse range of voices that contribute to our inner dialogue. The ears whisper different thoughts, rumors, delusions, judgments, and love, reminding us of the complexity of the human mind. The Whispers, though distinct and disparate, coalesce into a single voice that is both a reflection of the artist and a representation of the viewer's own internal dialogue. The message is clear: all the rumors are true, all these voices are a part of us, and it is up to us to embrace them and turn them into art. The last word spoken by the many whispers is a resounding statement: you are the art, and your inner world is a masterpiece that awaits to be created.
The Physical version of this Artwork has been exposed at the Tokyo Art Fair, supported by Art Basel.
Text by Auronda Scalera and Alfredo Cramerotti