Dominic Miraldi
My work explores concepts related to alienation, both on an individual and collective scale. Working with both contemporary and historical examples, I seek to expose the pervasive existence of alienation resulting from Othering. I aim to elicit a response of fear, dread or disgust from the viewer towards Othering and the treatment of the Other in my works. Othering continues as a problem today and the alienation stemming from it causes turmoil for many.
I draw heavily from philosophers and thinkers, including Friedrich Nietzsche and Antonio Gramsci, among others for their works on alienation. Stylistically I embrace references to numerous historical movements and styles, especially World War II Propaganda.
I work in graphic design, using digital posters that reference historical propaganda, especially those used during the world war era due to their dehumanizing of the other side.
Some posters reference alienation and othering stemming from the current Coronavirus Pandemic. Other designs make reference to contemporary examples of dehumanization, including rhetoric passed around between alt-right circles on the internet.
Each work cites news articles in the subtext on the bottom of the poster, allowing the viewer to further explore the subjects referenced in the posters, and to draw attention to the reality of these issues. While the posters have a certain hyperbolic value to them, they emphasis the reality that Othering and hate are still around today and affect the lives of oppressed groups around the world.
I draw heavily from philosophers and thinkers, including Friedrich Nietzsche and Antonio Gramsci, among others for their works on alienation. Stylistically I embrace references to numerous historical movements and styles, especially World War II Propaganda.
I work in graphic design, using digital posters that reference historical propaganda, especially those used during the world war era due to their dehumanizing of the other side.
Some posters reference alienation and othering stemming from the current Coronavirus Pandemic. Other designs make reference to contemporary examples of dehumanization, including rhetoric passed around between alt-right circles on the internet.
Each work cites news articles in the subtext on the bottom of the poster, allowing the viewer to further explore the subjects referenced in the posters, and to draw attention to the reality of these issues. While the posters have a certain hyperbolic value to them, they emphasis the reality that Othering and hate are still around today and affect the lives of oppressed groups around the world.
Destroy the Others. Digital Media. 24" x 36".
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When We Win. Digital Media. 24" x 36".
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The Others are Diseased. Digital Media. 24" x 36".
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If He Coughs He Kills. Digital Media. 24" x 36".
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Evict the Others. Digital Media. 24" x 36".
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For more information on Dominic, check out his Resume.
