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Tadao Cern, born as Tadas Černiauskas in Lithuania has left an indelible mark on the international art scene.
Initially, Tadao Cern pursued a career in architecture, but his creative spirit led him to explore the fascinating world of photography. Today his creative journey seamlessly blends his architectural background with contemporary art to deliver a truly unique artistic perspective.
In his own words, he operates in a creative laboratory, where he uses his artistic prowess to push the boundaries of human behavior. He documents, transforms, recreates, and even discards these boundaries, creating thought-provoking works of art that challenge our perceptions.
One of Tadao Cern’s defining characteristics is his ability to take mundane and banal objects or occurrences and strip them down to their basic concepts. In doing so, he offers us a refreshing perspective on things we often overlook or take for granted.
This unique approach allows him to create artworks that are as mysterious as the artist himself, who intriguingly refers to himself as ‘I am nobody.’
His creative style is a testament to his architectural background. It’s systematic, calculated, and always striving for the cleanest expression of ideas. Each artistic decision is made with precision, ensuring that his creations are as clean and uncluttered as possible.
Tadao Cern’s installations stand out as shining examples of artistic brilliance, when we find stories like this, we can’t help but share their beauty and significance with our community. To join our inspiring discussions – subscribe to the Wednesday Journal today.
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One of Tadao Cern’s most captivating installations is “French Exit.” Imagine walking into an exhibition room and finding the entire ceiling covered with dried grass strands, grouped together to resemble a large cloud suspended above you. The warm light gently illuminates the delicate strands, creating a sense of calm and contemplation in what would otherwise be a dark and austere space.
This mesmerizing artwork serves as an ode to the concept of ‘ghosting,’ the act of leaving a social gathering or bad date without saying goodbye. Tadao Cern’s “French Exit” fills the pages of our collective memory book, reminding us of the moments when we’ve left without a proper goodbye.
In another striking installation, “Black Balloons,” Tadao Cern presents a grid-like structure with 400 black balloons suspended within it. The contrast between the concrete-like blackness of the balloons and their ethereal quality adds depth to the visual narrative of the installation.
These balloons are filled with two types of gases: helium, which is lighter than air, and sulfur hexafluoride, which is heavier than air. This unique combination allows the balloons to maintain a delicate equilibrium as they float within the installation. The essence of “Black Balloons” lies in exploring the duality of life – the lightness and heaviness, attraction and repulsion, corporeality, and materiality that define the human experience.
Tadao Cern’s art is a testament to his extraordinary journey and creative vision. Through his unique blend of architecture, photography, and art, he invites us to see the world through fresh eyes and to contemplate the ordinary in extraordinary ways. We hope you can take a moment to immerse yourself in the curious and mesmerizing art of Tadao Cern, where the ordinary becomes extraordinary, and the familiar is made mysterious.
We encourage you to take a look at Tadao Cern’s Instagram linked here, It is pretty spectacular :)
Photography: Tadao Cern
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