The gesture depicted has very ancient origins and invites the observer to submit; a gesture that expresses an attitude of brazen selfishness, or one that signifies an explicit act of rebellion.
A Baroque sculpture in marble dust and gold leaf represents the partisan and silent opulence of the older generations, while a digital frame constantly connected to a charger—displaying an AI-generated looping image and accompanied by the sounds of nature—represents the new progeny.
The artwork embodies the conflict between different generations raised amid vast disparities in economic stability, perception of the future, and technological experience.
The visitor, placed between the two artifacts positioned opposite each other, passively endures the mutual accusations of egocentrism, shortsightedness, or lack of reflection, becoming an involuntary arbiter in the clash between generations. It is an opportunity to reflect and understand the reasons behind the conflict and to recognize the differing contextual conditions that have shaped their distinct perspectives.
piece no. 1 – marble dust and gold leaf
piece no. 2 – digital frame with wooden support
