Data Scraping Enigma
Video, 2023
About the artwork
In an era marked by an overabundance of exponential technological change, there may come a point when so much transformation occurs so rapidly that we risk losing the ability to adequately protect ourselves or even anticipate the dangers that lie ahead. Therefore, vigilance in understanding and navigating these changes will become imperative to maintain a sense of control and security in the face of an ever-shifting technological landscape.
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.