In his work, Jan Kadlec has long explored the transformations of the visual world throughout the history of society. He examines how interpretations of historical narratives change and how new ones are constructed. Which are true and which are false?
In a world of visual chaos, people have lost their bearings: has the role of art changed, or is it being eroded by visual blindness? Is it possible today to take a critical look at ourselves through art? Are we capable of responding appropriately to images?
An installation of two monumental objects with clear symbolism uses real historical stories to draw attention to the loss of the ability to consciously create mental images—a condition experts call afantasia.
Through his installation, the artist also addresses weighty themes, which he lightens with ironic hyperbole—in the form of gigantic objects.
