Hypnosis Abuse
Video, 2023
About the artwork
Modern social media platforms inundate us with information, images, and ideas at breakneck speed, casting a hypnotic spell over our attention. While it may appear as mere distraction or entertainment, we must remain aware that this constant barrage can constitute a form of abuse, potentially rendering us collectively catatonic as we struggle to discern reality from the digital deluge.
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.