Brian Eno’s latest installation, “Face to Face for Mexico,” is a continuation of his exploration of patterns and the possibilities of combining them to create unexpected works of art. In this piece, Eno uses a set of still photographs of people’s faces, which are gradually transformed pixel by pixel into new faces using specially created software. The result is a long chain of ‘new humans’ that are formed between every real human, resulting in individuals who have never actually existed, intermediate humans.
Eno has been fascinated with transformations seen in pop music videos, superhero movies, and toys like Transformers for over 25 years. His work often involves using familiar gadgets in unconventional ways, subverting technology to create something unexpected. He finds great joy in the slow change and evolution of the faces in “Face to Face for Mexico,” as it allows viewers to see a universe of people who never truly existed but could have.
In a video released by UNAM Cultural Diffusion, Eno explained that the genesis of this installation dates back to his interest in technology and his desire to push its boundaries to create innovative and thought-provoking art. The project reflects his interest in technology and his goal to showcase a world of people who look like real individuals but have never actually existed, exploring the concept of potential alternate realities.
