Pleun Van Dijk
Pleun Van Dijk is a speculative artist/designer in the middle of the moving and changing world. By observing and analysing moments of transition within society she tries to generate new thoughts and show a different perspective. By taking new ideas out of the abstract and giving shape to possible future scenarios she wants to give the viewer the possibility to anticipate new developments before they sneak up on us.
TRANSCIENCE
Over the past generations the separation between sex and reproduction have been increased.
Where it started with “sex without reproduction” we are now faced with the growing possibilities of “reproduction without sex”. Sex becomes entertainment based on seduction and erotics, pleasure is the new norm. The definition of sexuality is often being mixed up with sexiness, which reduces the focus exclusively to the appearance the body. Physical beauty became the highest good and is connected with a deep fascination for young bodies. Youth is superior to adulthood. By polishing our presence, we try to evade our devolution. But life damages the human body and sooner or later we have to face our own morality.
Commissioned by MU artspace.
2016