Convolution: 10

This particular art piece is part of a series called Convolution. It conveys several themes. One theme for the series deal with materialism or affects of globalism. Consumerism is the product of globalism which makes us materialistic. Consumerism makes us materialistic because of what is induced on us by society over time. This concept is what I am conveying in this series. Another theme this series is conveying is the idea of binary opposition. Binary opposition is an anthropological concept that deals with existence of opposites -- an idea that complements itself. In Buddhist belief the idea of binary opposition exists. Positive needs negative to exist. Therefore, it becomes balanced. In this visual piece, the achromatic colors of black and white is utilized. It connotes the idea of binary opposition. Another example of binary opposition that I come to use is the idea of attempting to make things simplified but it ultimately becomes complex. It becomes complex as I overlay images upon images. The result is a complex and dynamic abstract work. One other theme I am noting in this series is the idea of using recycled materials. The substrate the images are on are recycled papers that I have collected for more than a decade now. The recycled papers have writings and notes that connotes that idea of material collection over time. I incorporate imagery within imagery by taking pictures of trinkets and things that are in my desk  drawer and digitally print them on the recycled papers. Those trinkets and things are symbols of the idea of material continuum produced by consumerism. The overlays of images add to the abstractness of the piece. All-in-all, this piece conveys several themes that makes the series dynamic and interesting. 

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Paolo C.Mejia Artist and Designer my art lives at