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Tiffany Mielcarek: Deep Art for a Superficial World
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My art is a body of work where the effects of the modern age, the impact of technology and the industrial revolution are
explored. Mannequins are often used for the emotionless qualities they embody, as well as the depersonalization they
imply.
The ambiguity of the mannequins provokes the idea that anyone viewing the work can identify with these figures. Ironically,
the creation of these images requires technology. My interest in creating an art that deals with social and/or political
issues, stems from my own observations and experiences of our modern world.
In my opinion, technology is both a wonderful advancement and a curse for the whole human race. As human beings,
increasingly becoming introduced and bombarded with new technologies and visual stimuli, we tend to forget that which is
most important, connections with other people, and the earth that we inhabit.
We live in a material society where things matter most and people matter least. I believe there is something fundamentally
erroneous with that idea, therefore I feel a necessity to visually record what I see in the hopes that people who may view my
artwork will be reminded of this.
These images are created utilizing both traditional and digital photography, followed by heavy manipulation in Photoshop.
Found objects such as rust, metal, and other items are photographed to add texture to the piece. Sometimes, other
elements of mixed media are used, as in the piece “2020…20/20” where pastels were applied.
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