Social Media

Complex figurative mixed media work exploring identity, surveillance, and connection through layered technological and architectural symbolism.

A central female figure stands upright within a dense environment of architectural structures, mechanical gears, and layered technological imagery. Digital lines extend from the base of one arm, referencing networks of online connection. Towering buildings surround her, creating a sense of scale and pressure, while gears churn throughout the composition—some containing painted irises that suggest constant observation. Arms wrap around the figure, a pointing hand directs attention outward, and subtle dots on a ring finger imply commitment or attachment. Despite the surrounding motion, the figure remains grounded, defined by her crown of natural imagery including water, lotus flowers, and birds.

The piece examines the dual nature of participation in social media: invitation and exposure, connection and surveillance. The gears symbolize the relentless momentum of the platform economy, while the watching eyes reflect the reality of being both observer and observed. The encircling arms suggest the powerful hold these systems maintain, often gripping identity at the level of attention and self-worth. Yet the central figure remains resolute. Her natural crown represents an inner self untouched by algorithmic influence, asserting that authentic identity can persist even while fully engaged within the digital world.