Eufearia

  • 2020

  • Spy mirror, webcam, LCD, mini PC, facial recognition software, steel, concrete, glass, neon, digital print on photo paper

  • 80 x 90 x 16 cm

“Eufearia” is a neologism descending from the two words euphoria and fear. It describes an emotion which emerges between the euphoria for new technological possibilities and a very real fear of the abuse of these. The mirror as manifestation for individuality and self-portrayal reveals itself on closer examination as a tool that non-consensually extracts the data of its observer. Thus the power relationship flips and the active consumer becomes the passive product.

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