Ballistics
Video, 2023
About the artwork
The convergence of media has transformed storytelling by seamlessly blending different mediums, creating a dynamic narrative experience akin to the fluidity of ballistic movement, propelling audiences through a trajectory of emotions and perspectives with a captivating and unpredictable force.
AI generated video. Digital granular synthesizer. Sound samples manipulated on Adobe Rush by Frank Manzano.
Audio explanation
Listen to Frank Manzano discuss this work.
Frank Manzano, based in Chicago, is an artist focusing on abstract and conceptual digital compositions, with formal training in film and photography from Columbia College. His work delves into the exploration of shared societal symbols and aims to unravel the individual connections people forge with these symbols.
Manzano embraces the idea that moments of revelation can arise from idleness and boredom, a belief he consistently incorporates into his creative process. His artistic ambition centers around deciphering the symbols that define our culture, using contemporary digital mediums to articulate these foundational emblems. Through his artwork, Frank Manzano seeks to inspire viewers to embark on introspective journeys, encouraging them to scrutinize their personal relationships with the symbols that shape their existence.