I forgot what I wanted because I got it. And, gosh, I wish I could want it again.
Video, 2023
About the artwork
Titled "I Forgot What I Wanted Because I Got It. And, Gosh, I Wish I Could Want It Again," this piece contemplates the passage of time and the realization of ambitions, capturing the bittersweet moment when the journey ends and the quest is fulfilled, yet longing remains.
The artwork emphasizes that the true value of a personal quest lies in the journey rather than the achievement. It explores the reflective period after desires have been met, examining the feelings that can follow the attainment of personal goals.
Music by Panaviscope
Audio explanation
Listen to Panaviscope discuss this work.
Panaviscope (a.k.a Alex Duloz) is a visual artist and multi-instrumentalist from Geneva, Switzerland, who composes, sings, and plays all the instruments you can hear on his tracks. Panaviscope is as much a visual project as it is a musical one, with a focus on evoking nostalgia for a fantasized era.
Alex studied arts in Los Angeles, where he trained in 3D, classical animation, and drawing. It was there that he learned coding, with a strong focus on generative code using JavaScript. His tracks have been played on national indie radios in France and Switzerland, among other countries.
Alex employs various cutting-edge techniques with the intention of creating timeless pieces, ranging from depth maps to granular synthesis.