In Artist’s solo exhibition is anticipated Nardo The following are some of the most effective ways to improve your own effectiveness. Bitcoin Mena, in collaboration AOTM GalleryI sat with him to explore the intersections between memes, digital culture, and mythologies. Nardo’s work navigates the intriguing space between the tangible form of traditional painting and the fleeting nature of meme culture—two seemingly contrasting mediums that are evolving in tandem with Bitcoin.
The Title of your exhibit Fresh ImpactThe centerpiece painting is a beautiful piece. Sandwich ArtistBoth reference Subway-related memes. Notably, Subway became the first fast-food chain to accept bitcoin in 2013—a moment documented by Andrew Torba, who famously bought a $5 sub with bitcoin Allentown, Pennsylvania Ironic, considering that Torba Now, the social network’s CEO is a woman Gab). This Early mix Bitcoin and meme culture sparked humorous reflections on “spending generational wealth” on footlongs and highlighted themes of currency value over time, as the dollar’s purchasing power wanes while bitcoin’s grows. How This is what you should do Subway What makes memes resonate with you and how do they influence your approach to painting?
I think there is something to be said about quick consumption in contemporary culture—whether it’s fast food footlong subs or internet memes. The The human attention span has been reduced to bursts that are fueled by dopamine. Selecting your bread, meats and toppings is the most exciting part about your afternoon. Then The effort of finishing 12 inches processed food material is exhausting. You repeat this over and over because it’s convenient, and maybe next time, you’ll excite yourself by swapping cheddar for provolone.
However, Subway Has developed a systematized experience that feels eternal. Memes The internet behaves in a similar manner. The ephemeral consumption of entertaining or humorous memes acts as the dopamine hit—we share them with friends, they spread at rapid speeds, and then they often die off, leading us to move on to the next. YetThe success of memes lies also in their systems, which include: cultural iconography or fonts superimposed on captivating images, hyper-sharpened graphics, deep-fried visuals, low-effort applications, etc. Memes rely on visual and cultural layers—bread, meat, and toppings.
I think that it is important to consider BitcoinWe should confront its experiential nature at the moment of exchange. To You have purchased a 5 foot long for $5. Bitcoin in 2013, only to view it today in 2024 as ~$4,300, is both absurd and somewhat painful—but the experience is eternal. The It is almost alchemical to use digital internet money to purchase physical goods.
Evolutionary Biologist Richard Dawkins Coining the term "memes" To compare the spread of cultural units to that of genes. Memes They also have a similar spread through social networks. This blurs the line between viruses and genes, as both can integrate with DNA and influence evolution. You and I have joked that memes—and memecoins—are akin to the fast food of digital culture, serving as cybernetic junk food or street drugs. Do Do you consider memes as a form of low art? Is The famous buildup of studio garbage by painter Francis Bacon The utterly bizarre waste and detritus Dash Snow's 2007 “hamster nest” installation somehow related? What What are your thoughts about contemporary artists? Christine WangIn her recent painting exhibit, she has replicated memes that have become popular. "Cryptofire Degen," Please see below for more information. The Hole You can also find out more about the following: New York? What What happens when an online meme is turned into a physical painting or sculpture?
This all ties back to what I discussed earlier—I am interested in slowing down the process of consumption. To It can be jarring to hand-paint in oil a meme and then present it that way. SimilarlyI find it fascinating to consider trash as a form or content rather than something that should be thrown away.
After The user has devoured their lunch and doomed-scrolled countless memes TwitterWhat remains as the detritus after all that? The whole experience can feel like nullifying brain rot—a diminishing of structure and existence within passive chaos. PerhapsIt is important to have a liminal mind-set in order to generate the most viral ideas.
My The cybernetics was introduced by Japanese Animation series Ghost Then, you can get in touch with us. Shell The cyberpunk themes explored in the novels, such as hackers, cyber viruses, and internet-connected minds (published between 1995-2014), echo those of the books. Dawkins’ ideas about memes and cultural transmission. The series highlights concepts like “ghost-hacking” and “thought viruses,” which replicate across networks and influence societal behavior, aligning with Dawkins' notion of self-replicating cultural units. Given your recent exploration of the “skibidi toilet” meme phenomenon, what insights have you gained about how this meme has propagated across social networks and shaped the collective consciousness of younger audiences?
The Ghost Then, you can get in touch with us. Shell connection isn’t far removed from the world as we know it now. Much like the premise of that “fiction,” our fleshy brains are nestled within a cybernetic façade of digital personas and communications. We practically live vicariously through a digitized shadow-self—a projection of what we think we could become. This aligns with why I often say, “You become what you meme.”
I am fascinated by the phenomenon of American Youth are obsessed with new memes, which older generations can’t comprehend. Skibidi Toilet. In this fracturing, I believe that new languages are created and old mythologies are repackaged into contemporary ways. Skibidi Toilet The word “is” is a phrase that means “is not”. Iliad You can also check out the Internet.
Beyond Ghost Then, you can get in touch with us. Shell's exploration of cybernetics, the seminal anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion The intersection of the Age You can also find out more about the following: Aquarius The concept is based on the themes of interconnectedness, collective consciousness and collective awareness. The The series reflects on the merging and blending of individual identities. "hive mind" Behaviors in internet culture today reflect the rapid influence shared information and memes. In Your artwork Sandwich ArtistYou bring out the tensions between individual artistry, and the pressures to represent a faceless brand. How have you observed this shift over time, and how can artists engage with collective ideas while preserving their individuality in today’s digital culture?
The Sandwich Artist piece utilizes a well-known meme template, yet through various digital alterations—specifically the literal scribbling out of pre-existing text—it takes on the feel of graffiti and eventually becomes my own. This piece is a personal manifesto that reflects my artistic style. Sure, consistent branding and aesthetics are great for sales if done right, but I’m more interested in how my work exists within a long enough historical timeline. The The hive-mind wants a brand that everyone can rally behind, but history longs for individual artists.
We’ve discussed the term “subway” in relation to submarine sandwiches, but it also evokes the idea of underground transportation. Japan The city of Tokyo is known for its extensive research on mycelial growth patterns. Similar to fungi, memes propagate and connect individuals in a vast, decentralized network, evolving as they move from one “host” to another. This Fungal comparison shows how memes can adapt and spread dynamically. They mirror natural systems for growth and communication. How Do you think that artists can navigate this memetic terrain of propagation, host vessel, and network dynamics?
The lifespan of most internet memes moves so rapidly that it’s difficult to grasp them before they vanish into a shallow grave. Among the few that manage to take hold of the collective consciousness, I find it fascinating to analyze how they connect to humanity’s past on a metaphysical level. Trends Symbols have been consistent throughout history. They simply change form as time passes.
Efficient Memes rely on efficient systems of delivering information. As We should always be aware of the metaphysical symbolism of history as it can help us to discover our own primal self through memes.
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