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BFA Thesis: 'Theatre of the Absurd'

Zubeed Shah
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Theatre of the Absurd 

In human societies, social divisions naturally emerge based on factors like wealth, occupation, and status. However, problems arise when discrimination and oppression occur, with one class exploiting another. Large cities intensify this dynamic by segregating social classes spatially, hence creating a power hierarchy. Achieving an equitable urban settlement becomes challenging as certain spaces hold greater value based on specific criteria. This thesis explores modern society's social hierarchy and its associated issues by utilizing a fictional parallel reality set in future Pakistan. Through the perspectives and psychologies of select characters, the work delves into the challenges faced within this alternative space.​​​​​​​
Series 1: 
Title: A Game of Power - Cause
Dimensions: 120 x 82 cm 
Medium: Digital Print on Canvas
Editions: 3 (1 of 3 SOLD)
thesis print making metal sculpture IOT device 3d animation 3d modeling japanese print making
Title: A Game of Power - ​​​​​​​Queen/Pawn
Dimensions: 120 x 82 cm 
Medium: Digital Print on Canvas
Editions: 3 
thesis print making metal sculpture IOT device 3d animation 3d modeling japanese print making
Title: A Game of Power - ​​​​​​​The Man at the Board
Dimensions: 120 x 82 cm 
Medium: Digital Print on Canvas
Editions: 3 
thesis print making metal sculpture IOT device 3d animation 3d modeling japanese print making
Title: A Game of Power - Trap 
Dimensions: 110 x 60 x 70 cm
Medium: Metal Sculpture, Circuitry
thesis print making metal sculpture IOT device 3d animation 3d modeling japanese print making
Series 2: ​​​​​​​
Title: Escape 1 
Dimensions: 26 x 26 x 14 cm 
Medium: 3D Printed Sculpture, Assemblage, IoT devices
thesis print making metal sculpture IOT device 3d animation 3d modeling japanese print making
thesis print making metal sculpture IOT device 3d animation 3d modeling japanese print making
thesis print making metal sculpture IOT device 3d animation 3d modeling japanese print making
Title: Objet Petit A - Escape 2, 3, 4, … 
Resolution: 1080p 
Duration: 3 mins 8 seconds
Medium: 3D Animation
Editions: 3
Series 3: 
Title: The Path to Salvation - Hypocrites? 
Dimensions: 465 x 82 x 60 cm
Medium: Installation - (Metal Sculpture, Circuitry, Found Objects, Digital Prints on Paper, Japanese Mokuhanga Woodblock, Linocut)
thesis print making metal sculpture IOT device 3d animation 3d modeling japanese print making
thesis print making metal sculpture IOT device 3d animation 3d modeling japanese print making
thesis print making metal sculpture IOT device 3d animation 3d modeling japanese print making
Title: The Path to Salvation - Don’t be a Pawn in their Game
Dimensions: 33 x 25 cm 
Medium: Linocut Print Making on Newsprint 
Editions: 81
Title: The Path to Salvation - You are Not a Machine. You are Alive; So Live 
Dimensions: 23 x 25 cm 
Medium: Japanese Mokuhanga Woodblock with Lino Stamps on Newsprint 
Editions: 180
Title: The Path to Salvation - Your Idols; Mere Puppets 
Dimensions: 38 x 20 cm 
Medium: Japanese Mokuhanga Woodblock with Lino Stamps on Newsprint \
Editions: 212
Title: The Path to Salvation - The Path to Salvation 
Dimensions: 18 x 13 cm 
Medium: Lino Stamps on Newsprint
Editions: 100
Series 4: 
Title: Published News – Dissenters’ Digest 
Dimensions: 110 x110 x 200 cm
Dimensions of Individual Piece: A4
Medium: Installation - (Print on Acrylic Sheets)
thesis print making metal sculpture IOT device 3d animation 3d modeling japanese print making
thesis print making metal sculpture IOT device 3d animation 3d modeling japanese print making
Title: Unpublished Secrets – The Rime of the Ancient Mariner 
Dimensions: 30 x 28 x 14 
Medium: Sculpture, Book Art, Circuitry
thesis print making metal sculpture IOT device 3d animation 3d modeling japanese print making
BFA Thesis: 'Theatre of the Absurd'
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