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Mariko Mori — Beginning of the End, Teotihuacan, Mexico
Mariko Mori

Beginning of the End, Teotihuacan, Mexico

In this large-scale photographic work, Mariko Mori inserts herself into the ancient pre-Columbian ruins of Teotihuacan, Mexico, appearing as a futuristic, otherworldly figure amid the historic pyramids and landscape. The glossy, laminated cibachrome surface enhances the image's vivid, hyper-real quality, creating a striking tension between the ancient and the technologically modern. Mori's presence as a luminous, alien-like being suggests a meditation on the cyclical nature of civilization, spiritual transcendence, and the passage of time.

Medium
laminated color cibachrome mounted on aluminum

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Under the Influence

September 19, 2013

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Mariko Mori, Beginning of the End, Teotihuacan, Mexico

In this large-scale photographic work, Mariko Mori inserts herself into the ancient pre-Columbian ruins of Teotihuacan, Mexico, appearing as a futuristic, otherworldly figure amid the historic pyramids and landscape. The glossy, laminated cibachrome surface enhances the image's vivid, hyper-real quality, creating a striking tension between the ancient and the technologically modern. Mori's presence as a luminous, alien-like being suggests a meditation on the cyclical nature of civilization, spiritual transcendence, and the passage of time.

Medium
laminated color cibachrome mounted on aluminum
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Photography, Archaeological Site, Futuristic, Cultural Commentary, Cibachrome Print, Science Fiction Aesthetic, Japanese Artist, Postmodern, Contemporary Artist, Late 20th Century, Female Artist, Vibrant Colors

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