The concepts of Mimicry, Metaphor, and Mistake are applied to digital art, as they touch on themes of imitation, symbolism, and imperfection. The exhibition is an invtation to consider how these elements shape our understanding of art and creativity in the digital age, with an emphasis on personal narrative. The artworks shed light on questions about how humans perceive themselves, others and their environment. The artists explore the complexities of human interaction, looking at what it consists of and what it is governed by.
The artists, graduates of the National Academy of Art, Sofia, Bulgaria — namely Yoana-Sofia Vangelova, Ralitza Georgieva and Tanya Nedelcheva — are showcasing their projects from the Master’s Program of Digital Arts, under the mentorship of primary supervisor Prof. PhD Venelin Shurelov. These projects draw from scientific fields like quantum physics, genetics and neuroscience. Despite using different media such as digital sculpture, genetic analysis, and kinetic installation, they all aim to raise awareness about our shared human experience, both in physical and metaphysical context. They particularly focus on understanding identity, memory, and human existence.
Moreover, the exhibition touches on themes such as shared responsibility, agency and how technology shapes human connections. It encourages viewers to think critically about these topics in a contemporary context.
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Manifolds
Yoana-Sofia Vangelova (BG)
Manifolds is a project that explores the interconnectedness of the universe, natural structures, the human body and mind. Inspired by mathematical spaces and quantum physics, the project delves into the idea of reappearing connections and the bond between all forces and matter.
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Symphony of Nonfunction
Tanya Nedelcheva (BG)
What happens when an object moves beyond its initial purpose? The project comments on the enduring resonance of seemingly ordinary objects and their past, by placing them in a new context. Symphony of Nonfunction explores the residual significance of items after their original function has been lost. It seeks to bring back their “pulse“ by…
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You Cannot Build Your Own Character
Ralitza Georgieva (BG)
Exploring the physiology and spirit of the body, the installation is constructed of the opposites — the predetermined and the idea of free will. Through elements of bodily carriers of DNA information and genetic analysis, the work examines the interaction between material substance and spiritual essence.
National Academy of Art Sofia (BG)
The National Academy of Art – the oldest and most prestigious higher educational institution of art in Bulgaria – was founded as the State School of Drawing in 1896. For more than 127 years, the Academy has been actively involved in the development of Bulgarian artistic culture and education. In 2008, the Digital Arts Master Program was created at the academy, which is experimental and laboratory-oriented, corresponding to the interest in digital media as an independent means of expression.