Mysteria Memetica

In Mysteria Memetica, Ksenia Buridanova performs a daring act of cultural alchemy, transmuting the ephemeral "shitpost" into the eternal "masterpiece." By applying the rigorous techniques of the Dutch Golden Age—most notably the dramatic chiaroscuro of Rembrandt—Buridanova elevates internet archetypes like Pepe the Frog to the status of sacred iconography. The work serves as a silent witness to our collective digital dreaming. Rather than viewing memes as disposable content, Buridanova treats them as contemporary hieroglyphics: a universal visual vocabulary that transcends borders. The painting captures the friction between ancient tradition and chaotic internet energy, inviting the viewer to slow down and decode the mysteries embedded within our most viral visions. This is not a parody. It is a profound investigation into the icons of the Bitcoin era, frozen in oil and canvas to ensure their survival long after the servers go dark.