I originally decided to pursue a degree in Media because of its increasing relevance in society today; Wanting to cultivate a skill that would allow me to keep up with our technologically inclined world while still granting me the freedom of creative expression.
I would best describe my aesthetic as being drawn to things that blur the line between reality and illusion. I tend to utilize and manipulate perpendicular shapes and earthy tones in detailed forms to convey this perspective. Presently, the medium where I find most inspiration is Film.
I admire motion pictures like The Matrix for its ability to portray the concept of computers taking over human life while unraveling our ideas about the world from a philosophical standpoint. “You take the blue pill, the story ends. You wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the red pill, you stay in wonderland, and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes.”
In discussing reality vs illusion, I am attempting to challenge what we accept as “true” and “right” in our perception based realities. I aspire to depict images and share ideas that have the ability to stimulate the imagination by creating thoughtful scenes that showcase the many layers that make up the human condition. My work will touch upon existentialism while bringing attention to the way our views shape the world from a socio-cultural perspective as well.
