Troika, Reality Is Not Always Probable, 2021

2021

Medium

3,923 black & white dice, 7 mm

Dimensions

20 × 20 cm

Status

In Gallery Collection

Collect24 Art ID

C24-155831

Reality is Not Always Probable (2021) is a cubic wall object, composed of thousands of black and white dice. By manually imitating a binary computer program, the elemental arrangement is determined by the base color of the dice. The front shows an intricate pattern, while the repetitive dice on the sides create the impression of the object extending endlessly into space. Troika is interested in questioning the effects of digital measurements and scientific assessments in society and real life. At the same time, they also point out that our everyday actions are shaped by digital technologies. The algorithm of Reality is Not Always Probable is based on the system of the cellular automaton, which is also used to simulate social growth. The calculated placement of the cubes is antagonistic to their symbolic power of chance and shows that reality remains incalculable - at least in part - despite increased control by digital technologies.