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NETWORK OF DREAMS ON CANVAS PHILIPPE HALABURDA STUDIO, NEWBURGH, NY, USA SEPTEMBER 2024
Bunkerised society
About the theme of "bunkerised society"
The theme of "bunkerisation" is expressed through the bold juxtaposition of colors and materials, evoking the tension between security and isolation.
Green symbolizes the idea of vigilance and preparedness, often associated with military and survival tactics.
At the same time, red and yellow represent the urgency and the emotional intensity accompanying a constant state of alert.
These colors are dynamically layered with black yarn, which acts as a visual barrier or protective layer, representing the fortification of personal and
societal spaces against perceived threats.
The color palette creates a sense of confinement as if the viewer is enclosed
within an internalized bunker, constantly aware of external forces.
To further emphasize this theme, I incorporate primary-colored Lego bricks, which invoke the idea of construction and reinforcement, highlighting
the process of building psychological and physical walls.
The Lego bricks are strategically placed to form rigid, modular structures within the composition, symbolizing the manufactured nature of security systems.
Their playful and structured aesthetic contrasts with the heavier emotional tones of the color palette, reflecting the paradox of a society caught between the need for safety and the limitations imposed by constant alertness.
Through these abstract elements, I explore the psychological and societal implications of bunkerisation, where the individual is perpetually on edge, constructing internal and external barriers in response to ideological and material threats.
Details of the series
SERIES OF 5 ABSTRACT PAINTINGS
Emotion Negative and not in control, anxiety, fear
Material Color tape, black yarn, LEGO brick
Medium Stretched canvas 20 x 20 inches
Date 2024
Authentification Signed and title on the back
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