Personal Artist Statement

I’m a visual artist currently evolving my 'neon-aquatic' series by integrating the surreal, nostalgic elements of a vaporwave aesthetic. By utilizing surreal motifs—such as watchful eyes, neon-drenched dreamscapes, and the visual styles of the 1990s and early 2000s—I explore the shifting influence of the digital age on our modern psyche. My work evokes the simplicity of the early internet, contrasting it with the constant judgment of today’s hyper-connected society. Through this lens, I examine the influence of pop culture and the collective longing for a time when our identities were not always on display. This artistic direction serves as a visual language for the anxiety and isolation of the 'always-on' era, reflecting a deep, nostalgic search for inner peace.