Alex Dodge’s solo show at Klaus von Nichtssagend Gallery features five new paintings exploring digital manipulation and capitalism through the concept of “Dark Patterns,” a term coined by UX designer Harry Brignull. The works use repetitive patterns and draped textiles as metaphors for the influence of digital systems on physical life. Dodge’s precise yet visceral technique questions the neutrality of technology, with "kludges" and revisited motifs like synthetic animals and flags addressing themes of polarization and societal influence.
