

About State of Humans
“State of Humans,” Dylan Wade’s latest exhibition, probes the transformations in human existence driven by technology and culture. At its core, “Progress”, a triptych minted as a single Multi-Creation token, juxtaposes the relentless pace of technological advancement with Earth’s fragile ecological equilibrium. The work lays bare the duality of progress: its allure and its risks, prompting a question: where is humanity headed? In pieces like “Comfort” and “Communication,” Wade unravels the paradox of a hyper-connected age that often deepens isolation. His art bridges nostalgia for a simpler past with the complexities of modern life, navigating the tension between the tangible and the virtual, the analog and the digital. Each work invites viewers to reflect on their own humanity within this shifting landscape. The exhibition’s centerpiece, “Doom,” an animated exploration, confronts the magnetic pull of algorithms and the erosion of agency amid endless digital noise. Far from mere critique, Wade’s work doubles as a rallying cry—urging mindfulness and a reclamation of presence in an era of upheaval. “State of Humans” challenges audiences to grapple with the essence of being in a world that never stops evolving.
About the artist
Since their early teens, Dylan Wade has crafted hundreds of personal videos, exploring a wide range of themes united by a profound sense of nostalgia. This driving force stems from a desire to capture fleeting moments, preserving them through thoughtful editing and meaningful compilations. Their artwork follows a similar thread, drawing inspiration from emotions tied to feelings, old memories, and the familiar. Through suggestive shapes and ambiguous scenes, Dylan invites viewers to uncover their own stories within the work, forging a personal connection to the universal language of recollection.