Abstract
This essay explores the robotic art installation 'Sisyphus,' interpreting its cyclical confrontation as a symbolic depiction of the ceaseless struggle between systemic power and collective resistance. By analyzing the dynamic reiteration of construction and demolition, we explore the concepts of futility, resistance, and the continual process of socio-political negotiation. Further, we investigate parallels between the installation's mechanical operations and the socio-political interactions. Ultimately, we argue that 'Sisyphus' portrays not a futile endeavor but resilience, ceaseless evolution, and the potential of resistance as transformative power.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 54 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Proceedings of the ACM on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques |
| Volume | 7 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 19 Jul 2024 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
User-Defined Keywords
- Adaptation
- Cybernetics
- Democracy
- Futility
- Installation Art
- Persistence
- Resistance
- Robotic Art
- Sisyphus
- System Conflict
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