Artist Claudia Bitrán is debuting her long-awaited solo exhibition, "Titanic, a deep emotion," at Cristin Tierney Gallery in New York City. The show features a scene-by-scene remake of James Cameron’s 1997 blockbuster, meticulously reconstructed over a decade using lo-fi materials, DIY production methods, and a cast of over 1,400 volunteers. The exhibition is presented as a three-channel film installation complemented by paintings, sculptural props, and storyboards that highlight the labor-intensive, communal process of its creation.
By deconstructing a pinnacle of pop culture through a deliberately unpolished, "kitsch" aesthetic, Bitrán explores themes of human hubris and the excess of mass media. The project shifts the focus from cinematic illusion to collective improvisation and material artifice, transforming a global commercial phenomenon into an intimate, participatory work of contemporary art. This premiere marks a significant milestone in Bitrán’s career, showcasing her ability to blend performance, video, and social practice.