Kaspars Brambergs “Aura Trigger”
On 27 May, the exhibition “Aura Trigger” by artist Kaspars Brambergs will open at the NOASS art centre. The exhibition is an important intersection of the material and the digital and will take place in several stages until October. It combines real and NFT or Non-Fungible Token works. These dual presentations, featuring physical objects in the NOASS gallery space and digital analogues on blockchain monitors, invite viewers to explore the convergence of traditional art and cutting-edge technology.
Home – Genesis
“…Have we noticed a tyrannical correlation between the large number of possibilities and the small amount of time at our disposal? We are on high alert. Time is too scarce. The right choices have to be made in a very short time. The false sense of an infinite existence makes my consciousness sleepy. We have to act quickly. I do not have much time. “
“Aura Trigger addresses the changing perception of art in the age of technology. In the past, radio and television served as passive mediums, but today they have been transformed by smartphones, apps and electronic wallets that demand active participation. This change reflects a wider societal trend towards instant interaction and the practical application of modern tools in everyday life.
The exhibition posits that while technology offers vast opportunities, it also imposes a new form of tyranny—a relentless urgency driven by the scarcity of time. Brambergs’ work underscores the paradox of infinite digital possibilities against the backdrop of our finite existence. The real and digital objects presented are essentially the same, creating a mirrored reality that questions the nature of authenticity and presence.
By integrating blockchain technology, Brambergs not only expands his artistic medium but also comments on the digital revolution’s impact on our perception of art. Each phase of the exhibition will delve deeper into this dialogue, inviting viewers to reflect on their own interactions with technology and time.
Aura / exhibition “Aura Trigger” second part
“…We have been in darkness for too long, almost forgetting the existence of light. We were close to being forgotten.”
On August 15, as part of the “Sculpture Quadrilateral Rīga 2024” festival, we will also open the long-awaited second part of Kaspars Bramgerg’s “Aura Trigger” exhibition “Aura” as one of the exhibitions.
The second part of the “Aura Trigger” exhibition, “Aura” is an immersive multimedia project that explores the transformative interaction of light and shadow, capturing the essence of hidden forms and the ephemeral beauty of illumination. This project presents a series of photographs that reveal the mystique of objects long shrouded in darkness, alongside physical works that draw parallels between material and digital reality.
The Aura series captures the moving moment when photons burst through the darkness and crash into surface atoms, much like a sculptor carves out these hidden forms and breathes them back to life.
Light is not only an illuminator but also a creator.
Monitors displaying NFT versions of photographs and fictitious objects allow visitors to experience the digital aura of the artworks. It bridges the physical and digital worlds by demonstrating how these photo and physical works exist as NFTs on the blockchain. It is an aura, a unique presence that transcends their physical form.
“Aura Trigger” invites viewers to experience the profound effects of light on hidden forms in both physical and digital reality. It is a journey from darkness to revelation. This exhibition is not just about seeing light, but about feeling its transformative power, capturing the essence of what lies beneath the surface.
Opening of the second part of the exhibition on August 15th, 19:00 at the art center NOASS.
Free entrance.
As the first part of the exhibition closed, we invited the artist for a conversation, in which he reveals the meaning of the enigmatic title of the exhibition, talking about the elusive nature of auras, moments of unexpected revelation that initiate new creative paths, and reflects on the contemporary notion of tyranny, embodied by an artificially created sense of urgency.
NFT AND THE TYRANNY OF TIME: AN INTERVIEW WITH ARTIST KASPARS BRAMBERGS
About the artist:
Kaspars Brambergs uses painting and sculpture techniques that can be described as abstract monumentality and brutalism. His latest work includes a focus on blockchain technology as an extension of his creative spectrum. In 2014, he was nominated for the final eight of the ‘Purvītis Prize’ for his solo exhibition Dynamis, which took place at the NOASS art centre.
MallowArt NFT platform: https://www.mallow.art/u/ktb
DRiP haus NFT platform: https://drip.haus/ktb
ExchangeArt NFT platform: https://exchange.art/ktb/nfts
Supported by the Society Integration Foundation, Riga City Council and the State Culture Capital Foundation.
