David Henry Nobody Jr.

“Upside Down World” by David Henry Nobody Jr. is a site-specific installation of an inverted room presented with a new series of performance video NFTs. The set is meant to be the living quarters of a cybernetic butler avatar in a burned out mansion. Each video is an imaginary tableau of the character's subconscious nightmares and fantasies reflecting a time of massive geo-political challenges. The wheel represents the hectic movements of the cycle of life as humanity is being tumbled into unknown territories. These inverted realities become a conversation on collective illusions in society.

David Henry Nobody Jr. created this immersive installation in continuation of his body of work reflecting on Dada absurdity. Over the years, David Henry Nobody Jr. has gained a large following using himself as a canvas, creating disturbing expressions chock full of sarcasm. Interrupting the hypocrisy of the norm, his interpretation of society thus is filtered through the looking glass of social media and Web3. “Upside Down World” is an invitation for the public to participate and insert themselves into the work to take selfies, play, and post: #upsidedownnobody.

David’s work is a critical commentary on capitalism and consumerism. Using performance art as a metaphorical medicine to overcome his personal disenchantments with society, he creates severe distortions, emotional exaggerations, and predicaments.

David’s work has been exhibited and performed widely at international galleries and museums including at MOCA Tucson (AZ,) Unit London (UK,) Andrew Edlin Gallery (NYC), Superchief Gallery (NYC), and Coleccion Solo (Spain).

Curated by Coco Dolle

David Henry Nobody Jr. is a New York based multimedia artist working in performance art, video art and NFTs. His work has been exhibited and performed widely at international galleries and museums including at MOCA Tucson (AZ,) Unit London (UK,) Andrew Edlin Gallery (NYC), Superchief Gallery (NYC) and Coleccion Solo (Spain).

Coco Dolle is an artist, writer, and consultant based in New York. Under her moniker Milk and Night, she has organized numerous acclaimed exhibitions featured in high-end publications including Forbes, ArtNet, and VICE. She is a contributing writer for WhiteHot Magazine and L’Officiel Art.