All I have to do is live until I'm dead is a show by Memphis-based artist Alex Paulus designed around the idea of scale and proportion. The size of an object can make it seem important or unimportant. And we all measure things according to the size of ourselves. Things that are smaller than us can seem trivial, while larger objects can feel overwhelming. Yet, when considering the vastness of the universe, our planet seems tiny and inconsequential.
His current series focuses on small figures within expansive landscapes. By placing tiny people within large areas, it creates a sense of insignificance. This can be frightening to think about, but it can also be comforting. Knowing that we are so small, no matter what we do, it ultimately doesn't impact the universe on a grand scale.
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