Paradise Lost is an artwork by Francesca Fini, featured in the eponymous Paradise Lost collection. It narrates the journey of an alien creature wandering a dreamlike and mysterious landscape that seems on the verge of collapsing at the first breath of wind. This alien and dreamlike world is inhabited by strange and fantastic creatures who seem entrusted with the task of preserving the very essence of our animal nature.
The artwork is a window into Francesca's personal recurring dream. In this dream, the unpleasant sensation of falling into the void - which we have all experienced at least once - fades into the feeling of precariousness and uncertainty characterizing our times. From the global pandemic to the war in Ukraine, current events seem to mark a countdown to nowhere; this piece encapsulates the spirit of contemporary times.
This artwork has garnered widespread recognition. It has been showcased at numerous revered festivals, gaining accolades, including a spot among the 70 artworks at the inaugural Nova Bienal Internacional de Arte y Tecnología in Río de Janeiro (2023), presentations at the esteemed File Festival in Sao Paulo, Brazil (2023), The Supernova Digital Animation Festival in Denver (2022), and Ibrida Festival in Forlì (2022). Moreover, it won the Simultan Festival in Romania in 2022.
