Fact and Fiction

Artificiality

1. ANIME AVATAR
Looking at the aesthetic of ‘Superflat’, which has grown out of manga and anime, as a growing global aesthetic.

2. FICTIONAL FIXERS
Cosplay developed into artwork which aims at social critique.

3. SUBSTITUTE SPACES
Artists attempts to engage and critique the growing artificiality of our world and a provide substitute in some form.

4. FABRICATED FRIENDS
The new trend of designer toys as a three dimensional engagement in the contemporary world of ‘Superflat’.