Noumenon: Pixel Reader
In Kant's philosophy, the noumenal (or "noumenon") refers to the thing in itself, independent of our perception or understanding. It is the object as it exists in itself, without being influenced by our senses or our mind. The idea of "reading the mystical meaning of pixels" could be interpreted as an attempt to overcome the boundary between the phenomenal (the world as we perceive it) and the noumenal (the world as it is in itself). Pixels, as the basic units of the digital image, could be seen as elements that allow us to perceive the world, but do not give us direct access to reality in itself. The notion of "pixel reader" could therefore be seen as a metaphor for the search for a deeper understanding of reality, by going beyond the limits of our perception and trying to grasp the very essence of things. It is interesting to note that the notion of "pixel reader" could be linked to ideas such as "reading" reality, deciphering hidden codes, or searching for deeper meaning in things. In a more philosophical perspective, the pixel through the noumenal could be considered as an element that represents the boundary between the phenomenal world and the noumenal world. It could be seen as an element that connects the two worlds, that allows communication between the two, and that facilitates the understanding of tangible and intangible reality… In a more symbolic and mystical interpretation, pixels could be seen as representations of the fundamental unit of the universe, such as the atom or the elementary particle. Each pixel could be considered as an element that contains within itself the entire universe, but is also connected to all the other pixels to form a larger picture…
2160 x 2690 px / mp4 / 59 s / 103 Mo / 12 fps
10 éditions at 10 #xtz : piece N° 23/30 : collection #noumenon
a subrealist reread based on the masterpiece by : Woman with a Towel - Edgar Degas : 1894 or 1898
Original works On view at : The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, United States