THE EMPEROR [2024]
frontloader, bike bag, head prosthesis, migraine mask, MMA head protection, saddle, neck cushion
120X50X70 CM
frontloader, bike bag, head prosthesis, migraine mask, MMA head protection, saddle, neck cushion
120X50X70 CM
‘the emperor’ unfolds a dramatic and unflinching exploration of the power structures created by humanity, which now loom over us like invisible chains. It depicts a system so deeply ingrained in our lives that it seems inescapable, almost like a supernatural law that governs us. The structures we once built have turned against us—they dictate our existence, shape our decisions, and steer our paths as though they were the unquestioned rulers of our time.
At the heart of the piece is the economic dependence on massive corporations whose influence seems almost limitless. These companies, the titans of the modern world, have their hands in every sector—from energy to communication, from technology to politics. Their web of power spans across everything, creating a dangerous imbalance that serves only one goal: the insatiable pursuit of profit. In this spiral of power and greed, a false pride grows—a mirage of greatness and invincibility that clouds society’s vision, maintaining a dangerous illusion of superiority.
'the emperor' portrays these corporate giants as untouchable monoliths—immense, cold, powerful. But behind this facade lies a darker truth: a system that consumes people, reducing them to mere cogs in a vast machine. Those trapped within these networks stand little chance of escaping their grip. The control of these few corporations extends over everything, and their decisions shape the fate of millions. The individual is left powerless, forced to submit to the rules laid down by these rulers.
Yet the piece digs deeper. It not only questions the relentless pursuit of profit, but also exposes the hubris that arises from it. The false pride that these power brokers adopt is a mask hiding corruption, injustice, and alienation. 'The Emperor'reveals how these power structures enslave us while simultaneously dividing society. Those who stand on the side of power enjoy endless privileges; those outside face an impenetrable system built on exploitation and subjugation.
At the heart of the piece is the economic dependence on massive corporations whose influence seems almost limitless. These companies, the titans of the modern world, have their hands in every sector—from energy to communication, from technology to politics. Their web of power spans across everything, creating a dangerous imbalance that serves only one goal: the insatiable pursuit of profit. In this spiral of power and greed, a false pride grows—a mirage of greatness and invincibility that clouds society’s vision, maintaining a dangerous illusion of superiority.
'the emperor' portrays these corporate giants as untouchable monoliths—immense, cold, powerful. But behind this facade lies a darker truth: a system that consumes people, reducing them to mere cogs in a vast machine. Those trapped within these networks stand little chance of escaping their grip. The control of these few corporations extends over everything, and their decisions shape the fate of millions. The individual is left powerless, forced to submit to the rules laid down by these rulers.
Yet the piece digs deeper. It not only questions the relentless pursuit of profit, but also exposes the hubris that arises from it. The false pride that these power brokers adopt is a mask hiding corruption, injustice, and alienation. 'The Emperor'reveals how these power structures enslave us while simultaneously dividing society. Those who stand on the side of power enjoy endless privileges; those outside face an impenetrable system built on exploitation and subjugation.