Everything Is True, Nothing Is False; Everything Is False, Nothing Is True is a project based on research that begins with the concept of Linguistic Expedition, exploring the idea of the act of speaking as a constitutive element of human perception and communication. I further investigate verbal-linguistic actions and the power of language as a tool within the context of our society. More precisely, my research focuses on conspiracy theories, propaganda, and fake news, and how they impact human perception of reality in contemporary life. I examine the current situation of disinformation in Romania and Germany.
I believe we are living in a historical era in which access to information has become easier than ever. However, in recent years, the impact of fake news and propaganda has become increasingly significant. People also tend to be more confused about reality and more worried about the future.
The installation consists of photographs, sound, ceramic objects, and a guide in the form of a newspaper containing information about disinformation.
Through the project Everything Is True, Nothing Is False; Everything Is False, Nothing Is True, I aim to approach this complex and important subject in a playful way. The research begins with Plato's Allegory of the Cave and ends in a rabbit hole, which inspired the installation Please Don't Step Into the Rabbit Hole. The photographic series plays with the idea of "cleaning" information, while Conspiracy Symphony, created in collaboration with Shih-Che Lee, is based on pieces of information that I identified as disinformation throughout the research process. The newspaper, designed by Rita Ferreira, functions as a playful guide that is nevertheless meant to be taken seriously.
Conspiracy Symphony → Listen sound
Exhibition view of Linguistic Exhibition, curated by Janine Armand at URBAN NATION Art Space, Berlin, 2023.
Photo: BerlinArtCore.
Photo: BerlinArtCore.
Exhibition view of Architecture of Healing, curated by Ioana Mandeal at the Romanian Cultural Institute, Berlin, 2023.
The research continued in the Czech Republic, examining the networks and dynamics of disinformation and the challenges of navigating competing realities. Together with Shih-Che Lee, I created and performed Conspiracy Symphony, inspired by Czech conspiracy narratives.
HD video, 6’35’’ → Watch video
Exhibition view of Everything Is True, Nothing Is False, Everything Is False, Nothing Is True, curated by Kristýna Řeháčková at Pragovka Gallery, 2024.
Photo: Mária Karľaková
Photo: Mária Karľaková