The Transcendentalist (Frank Manzano)
Video, 2023
About the artwork
With technology and social media, we've discovered a new means to transcend our reality, yet as we merge into this digital realm, we must ponder whether new existential dilemmas will arise or if the ancient questions about the nature of existence will persist, still waiting for answers in our ever-evolving landscape
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.