

For example, a political or social event/movement may occur. The distortion of truth on social media platforms diverts individuals from fact, inevitably creating an artificial reality.

Condo likens his artificial realism to the workings of our society. However, he then distorts his work, painting artificial structures, behaviors, and personalities. Condo begins his process of creating his figures with anatomical accuracy. Condo's caricature-esque figures are part of a genre he refers to as 'artificial realism.' Therefore, Kanye and Condo's collaboration showcases both the real and fantasy evident in this artistic production.Ĭondo himself discusses artificial realism in an interview on the Louisiana Channel. Kanye chose the ballerina image as one of the four album cover art variations painted by artist George Condo. Kanye's relationship with the Phoenix entails beauty and grace, also evident in the ballerinas that frequent the film's scenes and album performances.

The film tells the blossoming love story of a misplaced Phoenix and Kanye. One element of the project is his film Runaway, set to the album's soundtrack. The album stands alongside his multi-media production. The album, published nearly ten years prior, remains a topic of conversation as it features Kanye's broad artistic talent. Kanye West's industry-disrupting album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy was released in 2010, acting a new direction for the college dropout himself.
