Emilie Duval: Future Paradise

July 05 - August 24,2024

From Arts Fort Worth:

"In her series "Future Paradise: Landscapes of Digital Existences," Emilie Duval

explores the intersection of the physical and digital, casting a critical yet whimsical light on our algorithm-driven reality. The series juxtaposes the optimism of mid-century aesthetic ideals with the starkness of our current technological landscape.

Duval's work is an assemblage of contrasting textures and mediums, including acrylics, ink, marker, collages, and spray paint. These elements highlight the tension between organic life and digital intrusion. By incorporating generative AI to craft her collages, she questions the authenticity of our perceived realities and challenges the manufactured "facts" presented to us.

The palm trees and mid-century architecture serve not only as motifs of a bygone era's vision of utopia but also as vessels to critique our current societal narratives. The deliberate use of vibrant colors and complex compositions evokes a sense of nostalgia, while the digital elements interrupt, suggesting a dissonance between past aspirations and present conditions.

Duval's creative process is iterative and reflective, layering drawings, collages, and print transfers to create depth and invite contemplation. The curation of each piece is as intentional as the creation, with every visual element carefully aligned with written descriptions to construct an experience that both engages and enlightens the viewer.

Each painting is a call to the viewer to ponder the duality of our existence and the digital footprints we leave behind. Through her art, Duval aims to ignite conversation about the collective future we are constructing—one pixel at a time.

Duval's animation, rooted in the concept of digital heterotopia, explores the boundless nature of time and space within digital realms. This piece transcends traditional physical constraints, immersing viewers in a universe where temporal and spatial limits dissolve. The visuals fluidly morph, representing the endless possibilities and parallel realities enabled by digital environments. Through mid-century aesthetics, the animation reflects on the blending of past, present, and future, inviting contemplation on how digital spheres can reshape our perceptions of existence. Each loop signifies a journey

through infinite dimensions, capturing the essence of an ever-expanding digital cosmos."

Reception: July 05, 2024 | 6-9 pm

Arts Fort Worth 1300 Gendy Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76107
Get Directions