War Games offers an exploration of human perception and the dissemination of images and information by today's media.
Venieri presents the faces of dolls, innocent and naive, as a harmless, welcoming symbol for the viewer to approach. Yet the dolls' innocence is betrayed by the harsh images their eyes reflect: images of war, suicide bombings, and genocide ripped straight from CNN and Fox news. Her work exposes both the vulnerability of human perception and its fragile relationship with the media today.
LYDIA VENIERI, Chetnya, War Games series, 2007, First of 7 editions, inkjet print on polysatin, 76 x 152 cm
Courtesy Lydia Venieri and Vanessa Quang Gallery
LYDIA VENIERI, Iraq Roundup, War Games series, 2007, First edition of 7, inkjet print on polysatin, 51 x 102 cm
Courtesy Lydia Venieri and Vanessa Quang Gallery
LYDIA VENIERI, Tibet, War Games series, 2007, First edition 7, inkjet print on polysatin, 51 x 102 cm
Courtesy Lydia Venieri and Vanessa Quang Gallery
LYDIA VENIERI, Iraqi-Surrender, War Games series, 2007, First edition of 7, inkjet print on polysatin, 51 x 102 cm
Courtesy Lydia Venieri and Vanessa Quang Gallery
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