Are we facing a crisis of truth? What happens to a society that can not agree on a common reality? This installation explores the erosion of truth and the fragility of our perception in an age of misinformation.
In collaboration with Künstler ohne Namen // PHOTOS Sven Sauer // YEAR 2023
MARIONETTE is a captivating part of the larger exhibition centered around the intriguing phenomenon of fakes. This thought-provoking audiovisual piece immerses visitors in an unsettling experience.
Upon entering the hall, visitors encounter an inverted sky of tents suspended from the ceiling, illuminated by flickering flashes. Thunder accompanies the lightning amidst an immersive rain soundscape. Simultaneously, a spatial piano piece weaves through the ambient soundscape. Its melancholic and warming character evokes a sense of reflection and contemplation.
The installation’s light patterns draw from tracking data of the initial rocket detonations in Ukraine on February 22, 2022. Curiously, mobile video recordings initially attributed these impacts to attacks in Aleppo. For viewers, discerning truth from fiction becomes an intricate challenge, as sound and image intertwine. MARIONETTE serves as a poignant reminder of the need for critical media literacy in our ever-evolving information landscape.
The entire exhibition deals with the impact of deep fakes on our understanding of reality. These manipulated images and videos infiltrate news and social media, challenging our ability to discern truth from fiction. Marionette serves as a microcosm of this broader issue. It compels us to reevaluate our relationship with media, emphasizing the need for critical thinking and media literacy.
In a society where truth is malleable, we must navigate carefully, seeking reliable sources and questioning what we encounter. The exhibition invites us to do just that.
