“Morning on Earth” by Carla Knopp
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- Morning on Earth
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“Morning on Earth” presents an immersive realm of recurring motifs, where mountainous formations enshrine mysterious icons from an unknown time. Are these ceremonial monuments, omens, or something else? Do these artifacts reflect a past cataclysmic event, or do they foretell future potentialities? A 360 video with haunting music adds a visceral layer, with its miniature diorama of drifting debris and ghostly figures in the mist. We turn to an inner chamber in the mountain, where six rooms co-exist in space, each activated by point-and-click emblems near the entrance. This allegorical panorama reveals a palimpsest of icons, prompting viewers to uncover meanings, to envision narratives. The emotional ambience wavers on the brink between hope and despair, possibly encompassing both.