Exact Time (2012) Collages by Adriana Ilin Tomici

Adriana Ilin Tomici, a contemporary Romanian artist, delves into the intriguing and often disconcerting realm of dystopia in her creative explorations. Central to her work is the examination of a hypothetical scenario where humanity is transformed into objects or inanimate entities come to life. This frequently analyzed dystopian concept surfaces in various discourses, from critical studies scrutinizing the potential perils of technological advancements like cloning, robotics, and artificial intelligence, to fictional narratives in literature and film where humans become pawns in a digital-controlled system.

In the absence of an "ethical casing," the prospect of enhancing life through the intrusion of robot hybrids or animate objects becomes a precarious journey, synonymous with instantaneous alteration. Tomici's artistic expression navigates this conceptual landscape with a distinctive approach. Each of her characters, presented with humor and irony, serves as a constructed representation of human typologies. Through intentional exaggeration of certain physical features, her figures become a satirical reflection of social categories or personality types.

Far from being presented as menacing or repulsive, the people-objects in Tomici's work are subjects of analysis, grouped based on observations of a society viewed as a perpetual "deformer" of the human. Artificiality, falsehood, immorality, and aggressiveness emerge as recurring themes, representing obstacles to genuine social interaction. Tomici's artistic lens focuses on unraveling the complexities of human behavior within a society that, at times, seems to distort rather than nurture its inherent qualities.

Adriana Ilin Tomici's creations offer a thought-provoking commentary on the challenges posed by artificiality and societal dynamics. Through her artistic lens, she invites viewers to engage with her satirical representations, encouraging reflection on the subtle nuances that shape human interaction and the potential pitfalls that arise when confronted with a world where the line between humanity and the inanimate becomes blurred.

• Nationality: ROMANIA
• Date of birth : 1957
• Artistic domains: Works by professional artists,
• Groups: Romanian Contemporary Artists