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Selections from Toxic Tales (2022-Present)
Toxic Tales speaks as an ambiguous commentary on the behaviors fostered by social media. Through self-portraiture, compositing, and digital painting, I reflect on the way people portray themselves in the metaverse.
Conceptualization is at the heart of my artistic process. I tackle each project by asking myself, “What do I need to do? What materials should I use? How should I present it?” In order to effectively communicate my message.
While the series originates from photography, it refuses to be confined by it. I combine my own photography, digital collage, digital painting in each image, then print and meticulously hand-varnish the final works. The intensiveness of my process mimics and is integral to the concept of creating and maintaining one’s online persona. By breaking free from conventional limitations and merging diverse artistic techniques, I create thought-provoking pieces that transcend boundaries and challenge perceptions.
Note: Asterik indicates photographic print in exhibit at Downtown Art Center