Noumenon: Spirite
The original painting depicts a young woman standing with her arms crossed and her head bowed. The work is known for its realism and simplicity, but also for its mystery and enigma. The young woman seems lost in thought, and her gaze is directed inward.
By adding an animation overlay I create a visual experience that evokes the atmosphere of the original work while transforming it into something new and contemporary.
Philosophically, this animation overlay can be interpreted as a representation of the young woman's consciousness. The ghostly movements could symbolize the thoughts and emotions that pass through her mind, while the light and shadow effects could represent the nuances of her mood and state of mind.
It could also be seen as a representation of the duality of human consciousness. The young woman is both present and absent, lost in her thoughts and yet aware of her surroundings. The animation movements can symbolize this duality, representing both the presence and absence of the young woman.
In terms of art philosophy, this overlay of animation could be considered a form of "revelation" of the original work. By adding a new dimension to the work, you could reveal aspects of the young woman's consciousness that were not apparent at first glance.
It could also be seen as a form of "deconstruction" of the original work. By adding an overlay of animation I deconstruct the original work to reconstruct it into something new and contemporary.
Finally, this ghostly overlay of animation could be considered a form of "dialogue" between the artist and the viewer. By adding a new dimension to the work, I create a dialogue between the artist and the viewer, inviting the viewer to reflect on the young woman's consciousness and the nature of reality.
In summary, the animation overlay that I propose for Degas' painting "Mademoiselle Malo" could be interpreted in several philosophical ways, ranging from the representation of the young woman's consciousness to the deconstruction of the original work and the dialogue between the artist and the spectator.
2160 x 2731 px / mp4 / 59 s / 105 Mo / 12 frames
10 éditions at 10 #xtz : piece N° 08/30 : collection #noumenon
a subrealist reread based on the masterpiece by : Mademoiselle Malot - Edgar Degas - 1877
Original works On view at : National Gallery of Art, Washington DC
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