painting
Linked
Oil on wood panel
48" x 36"
2023
In this self-portrait, a red emblem on my forehead represents a Neuralink-like chip, signaling my connection to the companion piece, Linked 2. My dazed, confused expression reflects the disorientation of merging with technology, as the chip’s signal pulses outward. Geometric patterns inspired by video games underscore the invasive allure of digital integration. Hand-painted textures evoke digital precision, conveying the unsettling surrender of autonomy and questioning the cost of technological unity.