Currently in the planning phase, “Fragments of Un-Certainty” is an exploration of the constructed nature of truth and the tenuous interplay between perception, manipulation, and meaning in the digital age.
At its heart, the installation invites visitors to step into a purpose-built wooden structure—a physical and symbolic retreat from the distractions of the external world. Inside, dim lighting and deliberate spatial design create an intimate, reflective environment where perception itself becomes the medium. A central projection alternates between meticulously curated scenes: historic speeches that echo with conviction, acted scenarios that simulate emotional immediacy, and AI-generated sequences that blur the boundary between authenticity and fabrication. Together, these fragments probe the visitor’s ability to discern, challenging their trust in the mediums through which reality is constructed.
This project emerges from the cultural landscape of post-truth—a time when fact and fiction merge seamlessly, and the currency of belief is leveraged to shape narratives and power structures. Drawing from phenomenology and media studies, “Fragments of Un-Certainty” critiques the mechanisms by which societal and personal realities are mediated, exposing the fragility of collective trust and the profound impact of subjective interpretation. The installation does not seek to moralize but to confront; it creates a space where visitors must grapple with their role as both interpreters and participants in the construction of meaning.
The wooden structure itself acts as an architectural allegory, representing the precarious balance between stability and fragility in our epistemological frameworks. Its simplicity belies the complexity of the experience within: shifting projections, layered soundscapes, and carefully orchestrated contrasts of light and shadow guide visitors through a sensory journey that oscillates between clarity and ambiguity. The structure embodies a sanctuary for introspection, yet its mutable interior design destabilizes certainty, making each encounter with the content both personal and ephemeral.
Through this dynamic interplay of space, sound, and image, “Fragments of Un-Certainty” transforms the viewer from passive observer to active participant. The installation’s design elicits visceral reactions, sparking doubt and reflection, while offering no definitive answers. It is in this liminality that the work thrives—confronting the audience with the unsettling realization that perception is both a gift and a vulnerability, a means of connection and a site of manipulation.
Thematically, the project interrogates the ethical implications of an era dominated by AI, deepfakes, and hyper-curated realities. It asks: What does it mean to trust in a world where the distinction between real and artificial is eroding? How do we navigate the duality of vulnerability and agency in our perception? And ultimately, how do we reconcile our yearning for certainty with the inherent subjectivity of human experience?
“Fragments of Un-Certainty” is a call to daily engagement. By positioning the visitor within the work, it disrupts the boundary between art and audience, demanding a dialogue that extends beyond the installation itself. In a time when images and narratives are wielded as tools of influence, this project insists on the urgent need for critical thought, emotional literacy, and an active reclamation of the shared human capacity for meaning-making. And maybe And maybe on a longing for the physical world, even though we find ourselves the source of subjective interactions here, too.