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Geometric Mouths

Retro-Futuristic 'Cacophonie' Project Reexamines How We Communicate

— November 29, 2009 — Art & Design
Imagine a world where people have a geometric shaped gaping hole instead of a mouth and that’s what you would see if Cacophonie played out.

Cacophonie is a long term ‘retro-futuristic’ multimedia project headed up by Quentin Caffier with the goal of creating an alternative world moving and living independently, consisting of many different patterns of expression. The project got started with the series of photographs (as seen in the Gallery above), followed by a music album, interactive website to create masks, culminating into evening expos/performances which took place last week.

If you’d like to know what geometric shape your mouth would take form of in a world such as this, there’s a Facebook quiz to help you figure it out.
Trend Themes
1. Retro-futuristic - Opportunity for creating alternative worlds and experiences that blend futuristic elements with nostalgic aesthetics.
2. Multimedia Project - Exploration of new ways to combine various forms of media, such as photography, music, and interactive websites, for immersive storytelling.
3. Alternative Expression - Trend towards exploring unconventional and unique modes of communication and self-expression, including the use of geometric shapes as a replacement for traditional mouths.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Entertainment - Opportunity for artists, musicians, and performers to push boundaries and create immersive experiences through the integration of various art forms and technologies.
2. Fashion and Accessories - Potential for designers to experiment with unconventional mask designs and accessories that incorporate geometric shapes, catering to those who want to express themselves in alternative ways.
3. Social Media and Online Platforms - Opportunity for the development of interactive quizzes and applications that allow users to personalize their online presence by exploring unique modes of self-expression, such as determining the geometric shape of their hypothetical mouths.
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