Emperor's New Clothes
2017 | Video, Photography, Installation
"Emperor's New Clothes" by Juan Carlos Rosa Casasola reimagines Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale through a contemporary lens. This project examines the collective fantasy of interaction and equality in a world where democratic freedoms and human rights are eroding. Casasola highlights issues such as discrimination based on origin, gender, sexuality, religion, or economic status, and exposes the precarious working conditions that harm both people and the environment. The artworks are created using four colors: green chroma fabric, black fabric, white fabric, and a fabric described in Andersen's tale as being “invisible to those who are stupid or incompetent.” These colors evoke theatrical and cinematic techniques that render performers invisible, challenging the audience to confront what they prefer to ignore, such as harassment and social injustice.
Photo: Kilian Müller, Berlin 2017
