Digital Media, GIF
Mythology 2.0: Gods & Demons of our time
2021-ongoing
This work collects contemporary gods and demons to investigate the mythological figures of our present day. In the past, myths served interconnected purposes: explaining the unknown, teaching moral lessons, reinforcing cultural identity, and legitimizing social or political structures. Today, mythology remains a powerful lens through which we can understand the values, fears, and aspirations of ancient cultures. What stories would a contemporary mythology tell? Who are the gods and demons of our time, and how do we relate to them?
Featured here are the Somaia, Dea Calma, embodying the modern pursuit of inner peace; Saccharine, the Sugar Demon, representing the allure and risks of overindulgence; and the Entera, Goddess of the Intestine, symbolizing the connection between gut health and well-being. These nearly symmetrical, animated totems are created using the PETSCII character set and a restricted seven-color palette, emphasizing their blend of modernity and tradition.