Inflasjon
Inflasjon (inflation) A metaphorical reflection on the current Venezuelan territory and situation through the realization of a local action: the progressive inflation of a terrestrial globe over my body. The air penetrates and transforms the object, expanding the limit of the container´s capacity which, despite being inflatable, remains latent in undefined territories. The instability is generated from a search for a condition of equilibrium, to maintain my own air contained in the globe static, alluding to Atlas, titan of Greek mythology condemned to carry on his shoulders the pillars that kept the Earth separated from the Heavens. My body lies on a stable surface, the horizontality devised and described as another approach to the sculpture of the titan, its punishment was to hold the orb distinguishing its capabilities, its resistance. Is the world sustainable when there are inflationary processes that are degenerate in the economy of countries in precarious conditions?
FUSO
Due to globalization, we all have an unlimited access to a whole range of information which previous generations never had. Moreover, it is not exactly a privilege.
In this context, video art questions the traditional models of representation.
More than ever, the Fuso 2019 Open Call reveals the diversity of practices of video art made in Portugal and/or by Portuguese artists. 147 projects were submitted, which is another sign of the vitality of the contemporary Portuguese scene. The strength and originality of the projects proposed by young artists, truly young artists (many projects were presented by artists born in 90s) made the selection difficult. The proposal for 14 pieces by 14 artists favoured images of a world in mutation.
How human actions and climate changes are affecting the past, present and future (?).
