Artist Shana Moulton is set to discuss her multidisciplinary practice at the "Humanities Decanted" event on April 21. The talk will focus on her long-running 'Whispering Pines' series and her recent site-specific installation at MoMA’s Kravis Studio, which features her iconic alter ego, Cynthia. Developed in collaboration with composer Nick Hallett, the project utilizes performance and video to explore a multi-chapter narrative centered on themes of wellness and consumerism.
Through the character of Cynthia, Moulton offers a poignant critique of how mass consumption and the digital age impact the human psyche. By examining the 'aesthetics of pain' and the perpetual search for purpose through commercial products, the work resonates with contemporary anxieties regarding health and technology. This presentation provides a deeper look into how Moulton transforms mundane limitations into surreal, kaleidoscopic possibilities within major institutional settings.