the naïve realists

In social psychology, Naïve Realism is the human belief that we see the world around us objectively and that anyone who disagrees with us must be irrational, evil, or stupid. This installation is a processing machine featuring two mannequins—naïve realists—transforming inputs (their life experiences and socio-cultural backgrounds) into the outputs of two divergent and immutable worldviews.

Originally unveiled in 2021, The Naïve Realists is a reaction to the unprecedented political climate in the United States.

Read the full statement here.