The works in this exhibition draw parallels between the ancient story of the Tower of Babel and the complexities of our modern digital age. In the biblical narrative found in the Book of Genesis, humanity, united by a common language, attempts to build a tower that reaches the heavens—a symbol of collective ambition. However, their endeavor collapses when communication breaks down, leading to division and disarray.

 

In today’s world, we are united by a new common language: binary code, the foundation of our digital existence. From everyday life to global politics and conflicts, technology has become both a connector and a disruptor. This exhibition raises the question: could the digital “tower” we are building, like its ancient counterpart, crumble under the weight of its own complexity? As the digital landscape shapes power dynamics, personal connections, and even warfare through hacking and cyber conflict, the fragility of this structure becomes more evident.

 

The sculptures themselves, constructed from porcelain and copper, embody the tension between antiquity and modernity. Porcelain, symbolizing the earth from which the biblical tower was built, represents our deep-rooted connection to the physical world, while copper, essential to modern digital communication, highlights the flow of information in the virtual age. Included onto the surface of these towers are binary codes—translations of the biblical text into the language of machines. These inscriptions blur the lines between the ancient and the modern, reflecting the way old narratives are carried forward in new, digital forms.