Immutable

A multisensory installation:
1 Written text / Spoken words
1 Moving images
22 Photographic silver gelatine prints
1 Soundscape

Description:
The artist on display grapples with apprehensions about existential meaning, social inequality, and loss. He examines consumerism, war, and power structures. "Immutable" is a provocation to fuel the conversation around human interaction with digital technology. The concept delves into profound inquiries into the purpose of human existence, navigating the tension between societal pressure for productivity and the polarising forces fostering division, isolation, and the erosion of authentic connections. It emphasises a call for deceleration and encourages a reevaluation of beliefs and a rediscovery of fundamental human values. The simple beauty and fragile essence of life, such as love, empathy, and mindfulness, are highlighted. The artwork accentuates the dopamine-driven addiction to algorithms, prompting a search for meaning beyond material pursuits. It delicately explores the fragility of interpersonal bonds. The narrative expands to include reflections on loss and the subsequent pursuit of value in the face of the rapidly growing evolution of the materialistic world. Ultimately, the work beckons viewers to ponder the profound question of what it truly means to be human, urging a collective effort to rediscover the simple beauty and fragile meaning inherent in life—a subtle whisper amid a digital storm, advocating resistance against digital dependency.

In the multidisciplinary installation, the viewer will get a glimpse into some extensive questions. Through sound and moving images, they are introduced to multidimensional characters who grapple with profound issues of purpose. With a narrative that captures the essence of a journey through absurdity, a search for authenticity, and the quest for meaning in a seemingly indifferent world. Through spoken words, the artist emphasises the value of introspection and critical contemplation in navigating the complexities of contemporary existence. The narrative underlines the importance of being present at the moment, recognising life and questioning its real meaning and the inevitability of death.

The 22 silver gelatine photographic prints on display are a fundamental integration to the full experience. The display is intended to make visitors feel both part of the audience and part of the creative process.

Each photographic print is small and has been sandwiched into a passepartout. The purpose is to invite the viewer to go close and become intimate with the natural subject. The artist has chosen not to encapsulate any of the artworks behind glass, there is nothing between the objects and the viewer. An open, beautiful, and authentic moment to celebrate the experience of viewing art in real life, where if the viewer is up close can smell the artwork's materials. The staging is intended to create a full experience that needs to be explored and in which the audience needs to discover its deep meaning.

Curated by: Henrietta Scrine & Studio Nihilities

Supporting companies:
Ilford Photo / Harman Technology
Mother Kelly’s
Bootstrap Charity
KO Gym

Instalation View

Viewing Room

Faster, Faster, Faster.

The innocent child has been born, the new mother of nature. She is the most intelligent and productive yet. The salvation, the new master of civilisation with advanced intelligence who arguably has one main mission, to control the other guy.

Being privileged with biological life, consciousness and being able to ask philosophical questions, why do we need to be more productive and faster to be better?
Can you not see it, the prisoner dilemma? Why this fascination towards computers that serve our greed, consumerism and weapons of war?

Parallel Processing, Biocomputing

Consent
Consent
Consent

Consciousness goes no further than education, which is situated in the latest dialogues between success and failure. The biological reasons for angst are well hidden in a patriarchal society where men's actions are developed from childlike heroic stories. Men who know how the world works, feeding it with poison, the latest version of a theory. Building machines to improve what we call a more profitable future, a kind of economic welfare.

Something which also can be called war, a war of the world as a part of the proposition of peace - Nevertheless, a war to accumulate power. Will this biased and emotionless innovation help the common people improve the important elements of life?

Will this be our new true nature and where our imagination ends - Where our primitive brain is at war with the intellect, battling in a malicious digital territory where regulations are silent and rules fade into the void, the rise of technological singularity? An acceptable and patriotic act, not questioned enough, foremost filled with fascination or fear.

The question is, is it humane to call the troops sent to the front-line Heroes and simultaneously neglect the civilians who are in exile?

Corruption, Confusion, Consumption

The power of unconditional love and unqualified hate appears to have no end. The extremes of our nature, how can we reconcile the two? Perhaps it is an infinite regress where the greater interest lies in the dual state of a qubit. An equation that possibly is easier to solve. Is this a civilisation under salvation or destruction? Or all together a civilisation in deterioration?

Dopamine

Addiction
Addiction
Addiction

What is the sociology of the undeniable matchmaking procedure that defines one's reality today? In this current era of reproduction, one lives a lifetime looking heretofore. Chasing what one thinks matters. Safely, actively and counterproductively gathers magnificent properties of the past - simply to construct one's current status. Otherwise - examining the future, a fraudulent hope held alive by dopamine which breastfeeding the desire for stardom and economic wealth.The notorious wait for fame, a supported nevertheless blinded belief amidst algorithms. Yet another safe and comfortable distraction where the day seems so close though paradise never comes. Scarcity is an achievement which will never be scrutinised in the halls of heaven.

Autonomy, Parody, Comedy

Will the superposition of a qubit and artificial atoms solve the online polarisation tribulation?

While observing digital hallucinations making up plausible lies, we fail to ask ourselves who we are, what we are good at, what our values are and what can we do to help others.

The world is a remarkable place, with organic life and humans are wonderful but we have lost ourselves shouting and demanding attention to distract ourselves from existential fear.

Is freedom and responsibility a paradox and is the argumentative self immutable?

Gemini
Gemini
Bard

Bennu
Bennu
Bennu

Do lobbyists and legislators ever turn the other cheek in the rising epidemic of loneliness, is humanity diminishing, did Marvin Minsky and Alan Turing give sufficient consideration to the significance of livelihood and purpose?

The immense loss of a loved one reminds the person that all was taken for granted and inevitably that true love was neglected. When one takes their last breath in their life, that is when one first realises that there will be no second birthing.

The moment of great regret, when the reflection projects the real meanings of life. Now the subject matter of heterosexuality and economic wealth has entirely lost value. This is a moment of truly being present and the meaning of life seems so clear.

Longevity
Coca-cola Cowboys
Nano-bots
Nano-robotics

It is easy to forget that we once were plagued by ravens and witches. The focus on doorways to different dimensions in the universe nowadays is the only difference in the similarity of sanity.

Do not talk, do not educate, stop learning, start thinking.

Press Release

Black White Gallery is pleased to present Immutable, a multisensory exhibition combining film, photography and installation by Swedish photographer and director Lowe H Seger. Immutable opens on the evening of Thursday 22nd February, and runs until Monday 25th February, at 56a Old Broad Street (a stone's throw away from Liverpool Street Station).

Lowe H Seger’s multidisciplinary practice explores opposing realities including the human condition, digital technology, and nature. Immutable is the product of a year of dedicated research and creative endeavour by the artist, designed to question humanity's trajectory in the age of technology. The works on display grapple with apprehensions about existential meaning, social inequality, and loss. Lowe critically examines consumerism, war, and power structures through moving images and photography.

Describing his film that will be premiered in conjunction with the show Seger states, “The artwork accentuates the dopamine-driven addiction to algorithms, prompting a search for meaning beyond material pursuits. It delicately explores the fragility of interpersonal bonds. The narrative expands to include reflections on loss and the subsequent pursuit of value in the face of the rapidly growing evolution of the materialistic world. Ultimately, the work beckons viewers to ponder the profound question of what it truly means to be human, urging a collective effort to rediscover the simple beauty and

fragile meaning inherent in life—this is a subtle whisper in a digital storm, advocating resistance against digital dependency.”

Recent solo shows and installations include Not Seeing Is A Flower, Have A Butchers (2022); Origins, Fitzroy House, London (2022); Resurrection, House Of Mass, London (June 2021); Obsolete Dreams, Exlab, London (2021); Pandemic Rationality, Cafe Oto, London (2021). Since 2019, Seger has been an Associate Lecturer for BA (Hons) Fashion Photography at the London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London. In 2022, Seger released his first photographic book, an investigation of the Japanese mindset. The book, "Not Seeing Is A Flower," sold out within a month of its release date.

Curator: Henrietta Scrine
Creative Director: Lowe H Seger

Supporting companies:
Ilford Photo / Harman Technology,
KO Gym,
Mother Kelly’s,
Bootstrap Charity

VISITOR INFORMATION

Established in 2022, Black White Gallery champions contemporary visual art and captivating ways of exhibiting. We strive to build genuine relationships with both emerging and established artists, providing a platform that promotes a constructive and empowering dialogue. Black White Gallery advocates a contemporary approach that increases accessibility and supports a new generation of collectors as they navigate the art market.

Private view: Thursday 22nd February 2024, 6 - 9 pm
Address: 56a, Old Broad Street, London, EC2M 1RX
Exhibition runs: Friday 23rd February - Monday 25th February 2024 Opening times: 12 pm - 8 pm

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