‘Apopheniac’ is derived from the word ‘apophenia,’ which means the tendency to perceive connections between unrelated things. Cedric Arnold points out our attempt to fuse seemingly unrelated moments together whenever we’re desperate for meaning in life. While this attempt usually blurs the line between reality and fiction, it’s a necessary mechanism to cope with life. Through the display of negatives from his earlier years as a photojournalist, Arnold explores this concept along with viewers.
