Exploring Temporality, The Intersection
of real and virtual.
Armando Frezze Durand takes us on a unique artistic adventure where reality and the virtual collide. He's fascinated by everyday encounters, especially with men who possess a captivating essence and striking features. Whether he finds them on social media or bumps into them on the bus, these guys become the stars of Durand's creative explorations.
These chosen models serve as the nucleus of Durand's artistic inquiry, transitioning from mere subjects to central figures in his audiovisual experiments. Through Durand's lens, they transcend conventional representation, becoming conduits for immersive narratives woven into the fabric of his creative process.
HERCULESCrafted as a reverent audiovisual tribute to the iconic text "Hercules" by Swedish writer Georg Stiernhielm from 1658, this video pays homage to the outstanding literary work.
Director: Armando Frezze Durand
Production: Jose Vetter, Lisa Maffi
Sound Design: Daniel Perez
Voiceover: Nils Grandberg
Recording Marcus Wilën
Durand's video compositions showcase a delicate balance between the tangible and the abstract, inviting viewers to ponder the essence of human experience within digital landscapes. As a curator, I invite you to delve into Durand's evocative works, where each frame beckons us to reconsider our perceptions of reality and invites us to explore the fluidity of identity in the digital age.
The Boys: Santi Perez de la Cruz , Faustino Acuna.
The works invites us to explore the fluidity of identity in the digital age. From the intricacies of photography to the immersive possibilities of 3D scanning and computer modeling, Durand seamlessly navigates a diverse array of mediums, including physical sculptures crafted from metals and fiberglass.
In this digital era, Durand's artistic repertoire mirrors the ethos of ancient Greek and Roman art, where repetition and focus were paramount, yet reinterpreted through a contemporary lens. Through these mediums, Durand not only captures moments but also invites us to ponder the timeless themes of human existence in an ever-evolving technological landscape.
Director: Armando Frezze Durand
CGI: Armando Frezze Durand
The Boy: Kito Shelvi
Voiceover: Defe Free
Director: Armando Frezze Durand
Editor: Federico Caram
Production: Jose Vetter
The Boys: Santt Rosse, Nico Simkin
Director: Armando Frezze Durand
CGI: Armando Frezze Durand
The Boy: Franco Spotti
Mail armando@dooplerstudio.com.ar - Buenos Aires / Argentina
The works invites us to explore the fluidity of identity in the digital age. From the intricacies of photography to the immersive possibilities of 3D scanning and computer modeling, Durand seamlessly navigates a diverse array of mediums, including physical sculptures crafted from metals and fiberglass.
In this digital era, Durand's artistic repertoire mirrors the ethos of ancient Greek and Roman art, where repetition and focus were paramount, yet reinterpreted through a contemporary lens. Through these mediums, Durand not only captures moments but also invites us to ponder the timeless themes of human existence in an ever-evolving technological landscape.
Director: Armando Frezze Durand
CGI: Armando Frezze Durand
The Boy: Kito Shelvi
Voiceover: Defe Free
Director: Armando Frezze Durand
Editor: Federico Caram
Production: Jose Vetter
The Boys: Santt Rosse, Nico Simkin
Director: Armando Frezze Durand
CGI: Armando Frezze Durand
The Boy: Franco Spotti
Mail armando@dooplerstudio.com.ar - Buenos Aires / Argentina