videoarte como herramienta expresiva: comunicando las sensaciones del auto sabotaje a través de la imagen en movimiento

Abstract

The present research project, titled “Video Art as an Expressive Tool: Communicating the Sensations of Self-Sabotage through Moving Images,” aims to shed light on impostor syndrome and, in doing so, promote the pursuit of mental health. This multifaceted condition arises from the extremely high standards one may set for oneself. A lack of confidence, severe self-criticism, and constant comparison can make personal achievements feel internally insufficient. The emergence of this phenomenon can be attributed to various factors, such as the type of upbringing and family expectations where parents are unhealthily demanding of their children, often valuing academic or professional excellence above all else. Likewise, societal norms regarding rapid and visible success contribute to feelings of inadequacy. Impostor syndrome is very common among new generations and can significantly impact their personal and professional lives. Therefore, early recognition of this condition is crucial to initiating recovery. By developing robust self-esteem, halting comparisons, and setting realistic expectations, it is possible to break free from these patterns of self-sabotage.

Since the inception of video art, it has become an artistic expression tool through video and moving image technology. It is a flexible medium within contemporary art that provides artists with various creative possibilities. Video art emerged in the context of rapid technological evolution and cultural changes in the 1960s. Among the pioneers of video identity is Nam June Paik, widely considered the "father of video art," and artists such as Bruce Nauman and Vito Acconci, who explored the potential of video for performance and installation. The development of this artistic proposal will be through video art, leveraging its power to engage viewers with sound and moving images. In this way, it aims to promote reflection and recognition of impostor syndrome to ensure communication and the acquisition of mental health.