Francien Krieg - Silent Defiance

This digital print on 4cm thick solid laminated wood combines modern technology with the natural look of wood. The design is applied directly to the wooden surface, allowing the texture of the wood to show through the image. The grain and imperfections of the wood add an extra dimension to the sleek, digital design and provide a subtle contrast between the artificial and the natural. Ready to hang.

This work explores the relationship between humans and technology. It portrays the tension between connectedness and isolation in a world where digital connectivity is becoming increasingly dominant. The depicted elderly woman symbolizes the vulnerability and wisdom that comes with age, and forms a contrast with the technological elements that surround her. She represents the human dimension that is often lost in a digital age, and embodies the struggle between human experience and technological progress. The figure, equipped with elements that symbolize technology and control, is situated in a landscape of patterns and colors that suggest both harmony and fragmentation. The work raises questions about how technology influences us, structures our thoughts, and challenges the boundaries of our individuality.