Drawing on influences from vintage horror films to contemporary television shows like HBO’s The Last of Us, Ariadna Torres’ Sacculina explores the potential of zombie fantasy beyond a pop culture archetype. In this mesmerizing stop-motion performance, Ariadna Torres skillfully transforms herself into a parasitic zombie monster. Each intimate, self-shot frame captures the balance between humanity and monstrosity – between a contemporary selfie session and a slow, lonely transformation. This haunting reflection of what could be lurking beneath the surface of daily life draws the viewer into an eerie, uncanny future.
---Ashly Tavarez---