Curse of Staged Atavism
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For many, camping becomes a temporary departure from the constraints of urban life. It is a curated experience where one can enjoy nature's beauty while still cocooned in the familiar comforts. The act of camping becomes a tangible embodiment of modern atavism. Atavism refers to the re-emergence of traits or characteristics in an individual reminiscent of ancestral traits. Why do we enjoy bird watching, stargazing, hunting, hiking, horse riding, fishing, or just walking in nature? The romantic concept of the wilderness is a side effect of domestication, taking monumental forms and serving as a stage for those craving a dose of atavism. Such stages, like parks, reservoirs, resorts, and gardens, are used even by nearby animals accustomed to coming there to forage for leftover breadcrumbs or materials for their nests. This work is dedicated to those who were affected by the “Stalinist Repression” (1937 - 1939) that targeted nomadic herders, Buddhist monks, and ethnic minority people of Mongolia. 3D Generated Video Art Made with Unreal Engine 5 2024