Jean Jullien's exhibition, JUJU's Castle, draws from his childhood experiences, offering a whimsical yet poignant exploration of fantasy. The exhibit features vibrant installations, sculptures, and eighty small paintings embodying themes of play and imagination. Jullien's playful style contrasts with serious undertones addressing today's societal anxieties like capitalism, war, and climate change. The work serves as a reminder of the comfort found in escapism, highlighting how people turn to video games and communities to cope with an increasingly troubling world. Visitors can experience this immersive environment at Nanzuka Art Institute in Shanghai until October 26.
Years later, as the world seems more and more dire, I've decided to visit Juju's castle once more and to open its doors to the public.
With constant news of war, global warming, pandemics, and dystopic technological advancements, it seems like our daily lives have become more and more anxiogenic.
But there is resistance in the form of escapism, and people have resorted to it in many ways.
From video games to role playing games, cosplays, niche literatures, and online communities, people have found means to deviate from the harsh reality.
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