X. Wheel of Fortune // DIS (Photo: Harry Griffin)
lack of predictability, trust in destiny, surprise, change of fortune, spontaneity, volatility of life
The Wheel of Fortune card symbolizes fate winking at us and saying: "You won't get it!". The wise and perverse fate advises us to accept constant change, let go of trying to maintain control, and stop fearing the future. The ever-rolling Wheel of Fortune is an inevitable part of life, it teaches us to trust in fate, to be open to what comes, and to accept the unknown. It is the praise of chance, lack of predictability, but also spontaneity and serendipity, as it is worth taking advantage of unexpected opportunities. It often informs us of a possible change in the near future. It encourages flexibility and discourages making permanent decisions. It conveys the message that in fact, nothing is eternal, so both moments of prosperity and bad fortune will pass. It focuses on living in harmony with the cycles of the seasons and planets, finding a higher-order Pattern in the surrounding chaos. It inspires the practice of grounding the body and spirit and getting in touch with one's center in the ever-changing reality that surrounds us.
DIS is an art collective founded in 2010, consisting of Lauren Boyle, Solomon Chase, Marco Roso, and David Toro. They publish DIS Magazine, a magazine that is a combination of lifestyle, art, and fashion magazine. The collective's name was coined as a reference to the concept of reversing or removing or sometimes even separating something. They are known for their innovative approach to advertising, fashion, and popular culture. Their actions are considered a manifestation of post-internet art. In 2013, they opened the DisImages platform, where they post stock photos created by themselves and by other artists. These photographs resemble ordinary photos from a photo bank, but the prevailing stereotypes or even archetypes have been intensified on them in such a way that they have already departed from their original. The photographs can be purchased on the website, and the photo by Harry Griffin that we selected comes from there. In 2016, the DIS collective curated the 9th Berlin Biennale, which was held under the slogan: The Present in Drag. It had the status of a manifesto of the post-internet generation. DIS's interests lie in the area of corporate aesthetics, visual practices used by contemporary business environments, and those designing our everyday life. They work in New York.
The Wheel of Fortune card symbolizes fate winking at us and saying: "You won't get it!". The wise and perverse fate advises us to accept constant change, let go of trying to maintain control, and stop fearing the future. The ever-rolling Wheel of Fortune is an inevitable part of life, it teaches us to trust in fate, to be open to what comes, and to accept the unknown. It is the praise of chance, lack of predictability, but also spontaneity and serendipity, as it is worth taking advantage of unexpected opportunities. It often informs us of a possible change in the near future. It encourages flexibility and discourages making permanent decisions. It conveys the message that in fact, nothing is eternal, so both moments of prosperity and bad fortune will pass. It focuses on living in harmony with the cycles of the seasons and planets, finding a higher-order Pattern in the surrounding chaos. It inspires the practice of grounding the body and spirit and getting in touch with one's center in the ever-changing reality that surrounds us.
DIS is an art collective founded in 2010, consisting of Lauren Boyle, Solomon Chase, Marco Roso, and David Toro. They publish DIS Magazine, a magazine that is a combination of lifestyle, art, and fashion magazine. The collective's name was coined as a reference to the concept of reversing or removing or sometimes even separating something. They are known for their innovative approach to advertising, fashion, and popular culture. Their actions are considered a manifestation of post-internet art. In 2013, they opened the DisImages platform, where they post stock photos created by themselves and by other artists. These photographs resemble ordinary photos from a photo bank, but the prevailing stereotypes or even archetypes have been intensified on them in such a way that they have already departed from their original. The photographs can be purchased on the website, and the photo by Harry Griffin that we selected comes from there. In 2016, the DIS collective curated the 9th Berlin Biennale, which was held under the slogan: The Present in Drag. It had the status of a manifesto of the post-internet generation. DIS's interests lie in the area of corporate aesthetics, visual practices used by contemporary business environments, and those designing our everyday life. They work in New York.