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Video, 2026 · Unique
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About the artwork
Just as the 1960s video art pioneers initially relied on painting and still imagery before developing a native language, new media today faces a similar transitional threshold. When early pioneers experimented with video feedback, recursion was primarily an analog, mirror-like loop; today, the rise of machine learning transforms recursion from mere visual echo into latent synthesis, unlocking entirely new aesthetic structures.
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.