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Dissociation in Monochrome

This style of work has become increasingly relevant in contemporary art as it addresses modern psychological conditions like dissociation, anxiety, and the impact of digital technology on human consciousness. The minimalist approach amplifies the emotional impact, allowing viewers to project their own experiences of psychological fragmentation onto the work.

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Additional information

Size

18 X 11 inches

Resolution

300 pixels/ inch

File Type

PDF

File Size

4.66 Mb

Palette

– Dominant void black
– Clinical whites
– Spectral mint green hazes
– Disruptive magenta bursts
– Gradient greys suggesting depth

Technical Approach

– Intentional digital artifacts
– Motion blur suggesting psychological movement
– Negative space as narrative element
– Sharp contrast between solid form and dissolution
– Minimalist composition emphasizing internal struggle

Thematic Analysis

– Mental fragmentation and multiplicity of self
– The tension between stability and dissolution
– Digital age anxiety and identity distortion
– Meditation on presence/absence
– The liminal space between coherence and chaos

Artistic Context

– Reminiscent of Francis Bacon's distorted portraits
– Echoes Bill Viola's video art exploring consciousness
– Connects to Japanese photographer Daido Moriyama's grainy, high-contrast aesthetic
– Shares themes with Gerhard Richter's blurred photographic paintings
– Contemporary digital artists like Jesse Draxler who work with similar themes of dissociation