Mathijs Hunfeld

MY GLORIOUS DOWNFALL

A story that never sees the light of day. 

Uh, crowded space but I feel alone
Eyes on me at all times in a judgment zone
Anywhere, from misunderstood they try to patronize
They judgin' my ways, but won't empathize
Provide for too many people, I can't jeopardize
But I've been breakin' in half to two separate lives
(Breakdown by G-Eazy, 2021)

The downside of fame is depicted in this harness series, in which a demanding audience causes a split personality amid loneliness and hedonistic addictions. In addition to being overly visible, the pop star has become an archetypal and glorified figure. Fame can create an unbearable rollercoaster, with thousands of people constantly judging you and expecting you to be flawless. Through a critical lens, Mathijs explores the duality of pop culture, in which desirability turns to sinister motives. These harnesses make a statement, reflected by the use of plastic, and bring the emotional story about the downside of fame to life. A story that never sees the light of day.

The work of Mathijs Hunfeld revolves around the American popular culture where a critical and conceptual approach reveals the contradictions within this social realm. Pursuing perfection with sinister motives. Why are these dreams kept alive when they are not liveable?

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