Post internet and contemporary painting

Abstract

This thesis is observing and analyzing a contemporary painting practice happening in the post internet era. Post internet is a definition of the wholesome global culture environment of today, risen after the moment of common internet access and entitled to the standard existence of the internet everywhere and for everyone. Post internet is a layer in the culture and on a constant emergence affecting the society.

The theoretical framework of this thesis is discussing the nature of post internet and showcasing examples of contemporary painting that have physical and traditional mediums: observing influences of post internet in contemporary, physical painting. Throughout the artwork examples are pointed influences of the post internet era; influences that can be analyzed within the subject matters, visual styles and processes. The examples chosen for the theoretical analysis are interesting for supporting the continuum and development of contemporary, physical painting.

Thesis also includes a report of an artistic part of the thesis: a series of works consisting of two oil paintings and two mixed media sculptures. The artworks are introduced with artwork statements reflecting the post internet era.