Unsettling Youth
Video, 2023
About the artwork
“Unsettling youth” is a piece from the collection “Brutal” exploring significant themes and ideas that resonate with many young individuals in the contemporary era.
The artworks predominantly portray youth gazing out at the viewer, evoking a feeling of detachment, disconnection and uncertainty, that echoes the sentiment of drifting in a rapidly changing world without forewarning. AI generated video (performance). AI video animation.
Audio explanation
Listen to Dancevatar discuss this work.
Suzana, known by her moniker @dancevatar, is a cross-media artist and performance maker who's been exploring Performance NFT Art since the early waves of 2021. She holds BA, BFA, and MFA degrees in dance and fine arts and has studied Blockchain Technology and digital currencies through a dedicated course at UNIC in Cyprus.
Her recent practice navigates the nuanced landscape of contemporary society, delving into the intersections of digital culture, emergent WEB3 technologies, open-source protocols, Artificial Intelligence, NFTs, and the ever-expanding metaverse. Suzana has garnered support from the Cyprus Ministry of Culture, a testament to the resonance of her work, which has been collected by The Cyprus State Gallery and several discerning digital art collectors. By merging traditional art forms with cutting-edge technologies, she invites audiences to contemplate the profound intersections of art, technology, and societal shifts.