Memetics

By Aadit Basu

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The term ‘meme’ was introduced in 1976 by British evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins. He conceived it as the cultural parallel to biological genes, in control of its own reproduction. What followed was the emergence of ‘memetics’ as the study of culture and information.

This sculpture is an archetype and an embodiment of cultural evolution. The juxtaposition of Darwin’s head on the body of a chimpanzee along with the ‘Thug Life’ glasses creates an imagery that is not confined to the physicality or materiality of the sculpture. It goes beyond and highlights the constant change in the landscape of human thinking, ideas exchange and the discovery of idiosyncratic commonalities across geographies. From the invention of fire to ‘memes’, it is a testament to human ingenuity and to ‘the internet state of mind’ - a true reflection of our times.

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About The Artist

Aadit Basu is a multidisciplinary artist working primarily with installations, mixed media and digital mediums. Possessed with a diverse and eclectic range of inspirations – from Damien Hirst to Yuval Noah Harari and Bruce Lee – he sees no limits as to the dots that can be connected. His works have been exhibited at Lalit Kala Akademi, Artists Unite, Art Russia, The Irregulars Art Fair and JKK Jaipur. With a background in architecture, Aadit currently works as a product design manager by day and as a wannabe coder by night. He dreams of a day when his poems can sell like hot cakes.