Alexander Van Glitch | Digital Art as Antidote to Homo Digitalis 

Artistic Genesis and Philosophy

Since 2017, through my alter ego Alexander Van Glitch, I have embraced the beauty of imperfection and the power of error in digital art. My work stands in stark contrast to the hyper-realistic, high-resolution representations that dominate our digital age. Instead, I celebrate the flaws, the glitches, and the fragmented nature of the digital experience, using them to question the pursuit of perfection and highlight the hybridity of our existence in the digital world. This approach reflects the relativization of the human being in an era where technology and digital processes are no longer mere tools, but active participants in the creative process.

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Homo Digitalis and the Digital Dilemma

In the 21st century, Homo Digitalis has emerged as a defining figure, shaped by the relentless integration of digital technology into every aspect of life. My work reflects on this transformation, exploring how constant connectivity and an overwhelming flow of digital content diminish our capacity for deeper understanding and introspection. By highlighting the superficiality of Homo Digitalis, I aim to expose the disconnect between human experience and the overwhelming digital presence, relativizing the role of the human mind in a world increasingly governed by algorithms and screens.

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Techniques and Artistic Approach

Created exclusively using a smartphone, my art deconstructs the polished perfection of modern digital culture. Techniques like pixelation, triangulation, and glitches serve to break down and distort subjects, offering a hybridized representation of digital and organic forms. These distorted images are often set against a vast black void, symbolizing the profound emptiness and isolation at the heart of our digital age. This deliberate manipulation mirrors the fragmented nature of contemporary existence, challenging viewers to engage with the relationality between human consciousness and digital abstraction.

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Collections and Themes

My work spans various collections, including 'Contemporary Icons', 'Nudes', 'Contemporary Sacred', and 'Abstracta Chromatica', each delving into a different aspect of our pixelated world. These collections confront the fragmented realities of our digital existence, offering a critical reflection on the hybrid identities we inhabit. By focusing on the intersection between technology and human experience, my work challenges the viewer to reconsider their role in a world where perception and identity are increasingly mediated by screens and algorithms.