Many people are turning to the online world for answers due to an uncertain future, leading to the emergence of fringe political identities and online communities that can potentially escalate into radicalization.
The Netherlands has witnessed a rise in fringe political identities, influenced by the mishandling of a global pandemic, which has highlighted the deep-rooted connection between online culture and the broader societal psyche.
The project _pol/der (vriens)_ explores how conspiracy theories can become collective myths, shaping culture and politics by materializing online imagery into tangible representations.
Heavenly thinking, focused on utopian goals, influences both religious beliefs and modern technological advancements.
The concept of Heaven is portrayed as a virtual space, always just beyond reach but never truly attainable in the present.
The project WHOLEEARTHBELOWME explores contemporary examples of Heavenly thinking through a sound piece that includes AI voices and meditational sounds.