Jonathan Monaghan

Move the Way you Want transports viewers back-and-forth, from ancient mythology where horses are symbols of majesty and beauty to today’s obsessions with digital devices of our shared economy. Drawing on a wide range of sources—from historical artworks and ancient mythology, to science fiction, video games, and virtual reality — Move the Way you Want reflects the tensions of our commercialized lifestyle. Although posh and seductive, underneath its surface is a bleak futuristic vision of our dehumanized world where technology takes over. Created for The Phillips Collection’s “Intersections” series, the work draws inspiration from historical paintings in the museum’s collection to create an immersive dreamscape.