Journey into the Light
- Matteo Mandelli
- 7 nov 2023
- Tempo di lettura: 2 min

Here we are in the sharpest corner of the Internet, where destroying screens isn't considered vandalism but a forward-thinking art of yesteryears. Are you ready for another one of my performances? Well, you might be disappointed this time. Today, I won't take you on one of my journeys. Yes, you can pull out the tissues to dry your tears, but I promise the sadness will be short-lived. I want to use this small break from performances to establish an even deeper connection with you, literally taking you into the heart of my creations and my intimacy.
Many, when looking at my works, focus on the colors, some on their mutability, and others on the black halo that forms around the cut. But in the end, everyone is captured by the light, and it's this aspect that I want to talk to you about today. I believe it's the most important element in all of my creations. As you all know, that light is technically nothing more than the LED beneath the screen, laid bare to be freely visible.
But it goes much deeper than that. That light, that intensity, represents everything that a human being carries within: all their joys, fears, mistakes, experiences, daily issues, but, despite everything, it makes them feel so alive. Looking into that light is, in a way, looking inside oneself and rediscovering our purest form.

I find that nowadays, our personalities and decisions are entirely subjected to the device we constantly hold in our hands and what we see on its screen. We have completely lost touch with ourselves, as if we've activated autopilot but it's in a constant malfunction. We must abandon all our material knowledge and dive into that light, letting ourselves be cradled in the sweet rediscovery of ourselves so that we can finally embrace our true selves.
I could lose myself for hours gazing at that LED. It's ironic how an artificial "light bulb" can generate such profoundly human and timeless questions. The interpretation I've given you is deeply personal, but everyone, based on their experiences and life journey, can provide their own. That's why I always like to ask people what they think and what they see in my works. As always, I thank you for these two minutes of your attention, and I hope I've been able to share another piece of myself with you.
See you in the next article!
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