Dauphin 007

2011. video (color, sound), media player, screen or projector, 3 min loop
Referring to the heir-apparent to the French throne, Dauphin 007 draws on elements and narratives surrounding French monarchy. The Dauphin, or heir-apparent, is portrayed in this playful narrative as a would-be king lion continually harassed by an eagle. With a child-like naiveté Dauphin 007 conflates disparate references, such as Gothic architecture and medical devices, to create a distorted mix of reality, imagination and cultural critique.

installation view from surreal Dauphin 007 animation showing woman standing in front of large projection screen in contemporary art museum

installation view from MFA Thesis Exhibition, University of Maryland Art Gallery, 2011

still from Dauphin 007 animation
Another still from Monaghans animation
Another still from the 3d contemporary art animation
Still from Dauphin 007, a surreal computer animation by Jonathan Monaghan, featuring a golden crown in a baroque-inspired digital environment. The artwork blends luxury, technology, and fantasy, exploring themes of consumerism and power.
Another still from the animation