CJ SPARACINO
PHANTOM CHROMA-CHASM
Since childhood, I have been captivated by things beyond our time and reality, losing myself in the boundless possibilities of imagination. These fantasies ignited a lifelong love for video games, where I constantly strive to reach new milestones and achievements with no moral weight yet deeply meaningful to me.
This mindset has shaped how I perceive the real world: every goal feels like a level to conquer, every success like climbing a leaderboard. This drive however, has created a powerful tunnel vision where sometimes I am unable to grasp the world around me. This project represents my journey to reclaim balance and wield that determination with intention. My art reflects my love for creativity and I immerse myself in the works of others; using their creations as vessels for my own self-expression.
In this spirit, I will create a video inspired by the fantasy worlds that endlessly captivate me. The narrative follows a character embarking on a journey of self-discovery after being broken, told through the lens of a video game. The story unfolds as if the viewer is watching gameplay, with levels to conquer and characters to embody. Through this project, I aim to explore what it means to rebuild oneself while celebrating the imaginative worlds that have always shaped me.
ABOUT
CJ Sparacino is a New York based artist focusing on photography. His work involves aspects of surrealism and dadaism; channeling it through self expression. Most of his work is inspired by both film and media, pulling themes from other pieces and reworking them to fit into his narrative. A major inspiration is music videos and how they combine a multitude of media to tell a story. He graduated from Suffolk County Community College on Long Island earing his associates; later finishing his education at the Fashion Institute of Technology earning a BFA in photography. While at the Fashion Institute his work was displayed in two exhibitions hosted at the school’s museum.
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