Egregori

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Artists bring to life, simultaneously, the same characters, contexts, and forms. It’s as if a mysterious emanation, a form-of-forms, an egregore, gathers the idea and redirects it from one artist to another.

The exhibition Egregori is a thought-provoking exploration of artistic concepts and their relationship to collective consciousness, creativity, and ethical considerations in contemporary art.

Featuring artists such as Emil Dumitraș Cassian in ceramics, Mirela Iordache in latex painting, and Flaviu Moldovan in dry pastel drawings, the exhibition presents a diverse array of artistic mediums and techniques.

The title of the exhibition, Egregori, draws from occult concepts and refers to a non-physical entity formed from the collective thoughts of a distinct group of people. It’s intriguing how this term is used metaphorically to explore the interplay between material and immaterial, form and essence, and how collective thoughts can influence the unconscious mind.

The artworks delve into the boundaries between tangible and intangible spaces, addressing contemporary social paradigms and ethical concerns within the artistic landscape. The selection raises big questions about the thin line between remixing copying and plagiarism, prompting ethical discourse regarding copyright and authenticity in art. The concept of remixing and copying is portrayed as a genuine aspect of human expression, suggesting that it can be a playful intertextual game enriching artistic narratives.

The exhibition challenges the public to contemplate where the fine line exists between mixing, copying, and transformation in visual constructs. It’s a reflection on the subtle shifts and transformations that occur when a form or idea evolves from one visual construct or artist to another. Egregori encourages the viewers to contemplate the intricate relationship between creativity, ethics, and the evolution of artistic forms, inviting them to explore these concepts through the visual language of the artworks on display.