Beautiful the idea of humanity is. To share a romanticized consciousness as a species above the “other”. An attempt for union as a collective identity resulting in a continuous oppression upon those who dare to exist outside the Vitruvius Man, the “Less human”, “Non-human”. Humanism designates humanity above the natural realm, attributing prime importance to human rather than divine or supernatural. The genesis of exploitation towards life deemed “inferior”, blind to empathy by a “human-centered” creed. Yet a framework that questions the primacy of the human and the necessity of such category lies to mend the fractures of existence and personal serenity.
The Posthuman decentralization of the human requires to release the sense of self-importance and embrace the interconnectivity and interdependence of all things. A rejection of the human as an autonomous realized being but an assemblage, co-evolving with other life forms, the environment and technology. In embracing Posthumanism, the grandest cosmic entity and the humblest microorganism thrive in the intricate dance of mutual reliance.
To this paradigm, art permeates every facet of the human experience as they’ve become one, embracing the obscure desire for beauty. Vitruvio embodies a domain where art and humanity coexist harmoniously , transcending the confines of anthropocentric art as a unified entity.
Vitruvio, an immersive audiovisual exhibition, took place in Savannah, GA, from April 26 to April 28, 2024. It explored the concept of Posthumanism as a means to heal and embrace the interconnectedness of all beings, as expressed in its manifesto. By decentralizing humanity, Vitruvio offered a space where art and the human experience became one. The exhibition featured two main pieces, Opera and Documentary: Act VI, which embodied this fusion of life and art. Vitruvio was further amplified by a meticulously designed branding system, rolled out across social media platforms to engage the public.
[The Artworks]
Opera
Large format video projection with surround sound system, original soundtrack
CRT video installation on wooden pillars
[The Branding]
Director of Photography
Director of Photography
Sound Designer
FX MUA
Production Assistant
Production Designer
Costume Designer
Photographer
Asst. Photographer
Printmaker
Videographer
Installation Assistant
CRT Production
CRT Production
Talent
Mitch Ritter
Annie Cater
Caitlin Roberts
Ari Young Sang
Delia Riss
Iyla Feist
Olivia Lively
Jenna Michaela Yandle
Jack Snelson
Reem Hinedi
Nate Oliva
Nolan Acosta
Christopher Conrad
Hayden Blocker
Maddeie Talmadge
Hannah Setzler
Roxana Abtin
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