Serwah Attafuah's artwork *Pull aph with ah stick* is an evocative piece that draws on a quote by Mikhail Lermontov, "I was ready to love the whole world, but no one understood me, and I learned to hate." The artwork is a reflection on the struggle of being misunderstood and the resulting feelings of isolation and anger that can arise from this experience.

The piece is executed in a bold and dynamic style. The title of the artwork adds to the sense of cultural identity and personal experience that is at the heart of this piece. It speaks to the universal experience of feeling marginalized. Attafuah invites the viewer to engage with the work on a deeply emotional level and to reflect on the themes of identity and social justice that are at the heart of her artistic practice. Her dreamscapes and characters are populated by afro-futuristic abstractions as a means of exploring themes of identity, cultural heritage, and social justice.

“I was ready to love the whole world, but no one understood me, and I learned to hate.”
― Mikhail Lermontov

PULL AHP WITH AH STICK

Lucid meta-morphosis

Manifest: Tabernacle

Authentic cadence

The Hidden Heroes

Zenith Women

amber crystals (i have never told anyone this before)

exile

CREATRIX

Waning Gibbous

MULTIPLE-ULTRA-FUTURE brings together artists, designers, and thinkers who are pushing the boundaries of what is possible, aiming to inspire visitors to imagine new and exciting futures for humanity. Multiple refers to the idea that there are many possible futures, and that we should explore as many of them as we can. Ultra refers to the extreme possibilities of technology, from AI and robotics to biotech and nanotech. Future, of course, refers to the idea that we are constantly moving toward a new and (by definition) uncertain future. This project unfolds visually as such:
* The future is not predetermined, but rather multiple and open to exploration.
* Technology has the potential to transform our world in ways we can hardly imagine.
* Creativity and innovation will be key to shaping the future we want to live in.

By bringing together a diverse range of works and perspectives, MULTIPLE-ULTRA-FUTURE invites viewers to engage with questions about our collective future, and be inspired to imagine and create their own visions of what lies ahead. 
Curated by Auronda Scalera + Alfredo Cramerotti, the collection presents artworks by acclaimed artists such as Florencia S.M. Brück, Genesis Kai, Ellen Sheidlin, Serwah Attafuah, Ninocence, Katie McIntyre, Cymoonv, Yulia Shur, Viktoria Modesta, and Sasha Katz.


MULTIPLE-ULTRA-FUTURE

​​The future through technology, innovation, and creativity.

PULL AHP WITH AH STICK

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