Noumenon: the JPEGs Collector

is an art project that combines elements of the work of Edgar Degas, a French impressionist painter, with philosophical concepts of Immanuel Kant, a German philosopher.

The reference to Kant is linked to his theory of aesthetics, in particular his concept of "nominalism", which suggests that objects and concepts only have meaning to the extent that they are named and classified. In this context, the "JPEGs collector" project can be seen as an exploration of how digital images can be collected, classified and renamed to create new meanings and how their value is determined by their rarity, authenticity and demand.

Using digital painting techniques, I create an animation that highlights parts of Degas' work, while incorporating elements of abstract and surrealist art. This creates a unique and immersive visual experience that invites the viewer to reinterpret Degas' work in new and original ways.

Coming back to Kant and his theory of aesthetics, especially his concept of "judgment of taste", I can add to this reflection that beauty is a subjective experience that depends on individual perception. In this context, my animation can be seen as an exploration of how beauty and meaning can be created and perceived in a subjective and subversive way, using the tools of digital painting and digital animation.

2160 x 2802 px / mp4 / 59 s / 106 Mo / 12 fps

10 éditions at 10 #xtz : piece N° 09/30 : collection #noumenon

a subrealist reread based on the masterpiece by : The Collector of Prints - Edgar Degas - 1866

Original works On view at : The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York