"Muscle memory refers to procedural memory, actions taken that do not require conscious thought (like riding a bike) as the motor movement has been embedded in the brain through repetition. Contextual mistakes in muscle memory—such as someone attempting to zoom in while drawing on paper versus a tablet computer or double-tapping a photograph instead of a social media feed—prove a potent starting point for Doe's latest body of work."
"Based in London, Doe came to painting in 2023 after spending his career working across multiple industries, ranging from music to publishing and design. He has since developed a practice centered on post-humanist themes, themes that are prevalent and often anxiety-inducing in today's rapidly digital-centric culture and society. Investigating the evolution of the body in relationship to the technologies, systems, and devices that humans create, Doe's work reflects a synthesis of sentient and non-sentient elements."
Dylan Doe's solo exhibition "Muscle Memory" at Mandy Zhang Art in London investigates how constant digital engagement affects the human body and motor movements. Muscle memory refers to procedural actions performed without conscious thought, such as riding a bike. Doe's work explores contextual mistakes arising from digital habits—like attempting to zoom on paper or double-tapping photographs. Based in London, Doe transitioned to painting in 2023 after careers in music, publishing, and design. His practice centers on post-humanist themes examining the body's evolution in relation to technology. His paintings blend Surrealist aesthetics with contemporary digital culture, creating playful yet uncanny imagery that reflects the instability caused by constant digital interactions and misplaced motor movements.
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