Genesi 1011

The works in this project draw parallels between the ancient story of the Tower of

Babel and the complexities of our modern digital age. In the biblical narrative found in

the Book of Genesis, humanity, united by a common language, attempts to build a tower

that reaches the heavens—a symbol of collective ambition. However, their endeavour

collapses when communication breaks down, leading to division and disarray.

In today’s world, we are united by a new common language: binary code, the foundation

of our digital existence. From everyday life to global politics and conflicts, technology

has become both a connector and a disruptor. This exhibition raises the question: could

the digital “tower” we are building, like its ancient counterpart, crumble under the

weight of its own complexity? As the digital landscape shapes power dynamics, personal

connections, and even warfare through hacking and cyber conflict, the fragility of this

structure becomes more evident.

The sculptures themselves, constructed from porcelain and copper, embody the tension

between antiquity and modernity. Porcelain, symbolizing the earth from which the

biblical tower was built, represents our deep-rooted connection to the physical world,

while copper, essential to modern digital communication, highlights the flow of

information in the virtual age. Included onto the surface of these towers are binary

codes—translations of the biblical text into the language of machines. These

inscriptions blur the lines between the ancient and the modern, reflecting the way old

narratives are carried forward in new, digital forms.