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YOU ARE (T)HERE

Collection

Quasimondo 2024

Creator

Mario Klingemann

Description

"YOU ARE (T)HERE" draws inspiration from the ubiquitous "You Are Here" markers found on maps worldwide. These simple yet powerful indicators serve as anchors in unfamiliar territories, offering a moment of certainty amidst the unknown. By introducing a flickering element to this familiar phrase, the work transforms a static point of reference into a dynamic exploration of presence and absence. In our digital age, where virtual spaces intersect with physical realities, the concept of "being here" takes on new dimensions. We navigate multiple realms simultaneously, our presence fragmented across screens and time zones. This work captures that duality, that constant state of flux between presence and absence, between feeling oriented and disoriented. The downward-pointing arrow, typically a definitive symbol of location, becomes ambiguous in this context. Is it pointing to where we stand, or to a distant "there" on the other side of the globe? This uncertainty reflects the experience of many in our globalized society, where the notion of "home" and "away" are increasingly fluid. By engaging with this piece, viewers are invited to contemplate their own sense of place in the world. The flickering "T" serves as a metaphor for the transient nature of our connections to place and community. It challenges us to consider how quickly our perspective can shift, how easily we can feel like insiders or outsiders depending on context. Code-driven dynamic SVG 2160 x 3840 pixels Created in 2024 for "Bridging Worlds: Digital Art Beyond Borders" in partnership with Christie’s and benefitting UNHCR. This work should be displayed in a web browser in full screen mode on a 4K screen in vertical orientation.

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Artist

Mario Klingemann