Monsters in the Mundane
Location
FA-203
Start Date
1-5-2026 11:20 AM
Department
Art + Design
Abstract
The project Monsters in the Mundane creates an alternate universe in which various creatureshave begun inhabiting parts of the United States, presented using newspaper articles to show a narrative that blends documentation with imagination. This project is an extension of previous works, which play with the creation of original universes that are like ours, but have off-putting characteristics in them. Within these works, the viewer is given a narrative that they can piece together with their own interpretations. There are no depictions of humans in the paintings, only of the creatures and their habitats. The absence of people within these paintings serves as a way to show how odd these occurrences are, as they take place in locations frequented by people. The viewers see themselves as the sole human witnessing these events. The depictions of these creatures show them not as violent, but rather as benevolent beasts simply lurking. In this way, the viewers can interpret whether their fear of these creatures is warranted or misplaced. This project is inspired by the works of other creators who have been able to build their own worlds in unexpected mediums. Works like these are Plastiboo’s Vermis, Remy Adobe’s Gemini Home Entertainment, and Eve Casanas’ Monument Mythos.
Faculty Sponsor
Nate Mathews
Monsters in the Mundane
FA-203
The project Monsters in the Mundane creates an alternate universe in which various creatureshave begun inhabiting parts of the United States, presented using newspaper articles to show a narrative that blends documentation with imagination. This project is an extension of previous works, which play with the creation of original universes that are like ours, but have off-putting characteristics in them. Within these works, the viewer is given a narrative that they can piece together with their own interpretations. There are no depictions of humans in the paintings, only of the creatures and their habitats. The absence of people within these paintings serves as a way to show how odd these occurrences are, as they take place in locations frequented by people. The viewers see themselves as the sole human witnessing these events. The depictions of these creatures show them not as violent, but rather as benevolent beasts simply lurking. In this way, the viewers can interpret whether their fear of these creatures is warranted or misplaced. This project is inspired by the works of other creators who have been able to build their own worlds in unexpected mediums. Works like these are Plastiboo’s Vermis, Remy Adobe’s Gemini Home Entertainment, and Eve Casanas’ Monument Mythos.