This work by Recycle Group explores the redefinition of humanity’s place in a new world, where artists question the existence of a new form of nature. If we can connect our human consciousness to nature, then its expression in the virtual world becomes an organic extension. The virtual world thus appears as a new biosphere. Humanity has always aspired to immortality, and with the emergence of the virtual world, this quest takes on a more tangible aspect, with our online data surviving indefinitely.
The artists draw inspiration from the Pergamon Altar, dating back to the Hellenistic period, which depicts the battle between gods and giants. Here, it is not a battle, but rather humanity’s attempt to rise to the level of divinity or to conquer immortality. Although this quest is likely unattainable, the human desire persists. The composition of the work is divided into several parts. For the Pergamon Altar, this fragmentation is due to the aging process, while for this piece, it represents the opposite process, signifying that the work is still in creation.
This work precisely illustrates the process of creating the impossible: humanity’s quest for immortality.
