This body of work explores the paradox of human intimacy versus self-preservation. Amidst our uber-curated modern lives, deliberate facades intended to empower us instead create barriers, attracting attention but obstructing connection. This project captures the tension between our desire to expose vulnerabilities and our instinct to guard them, reflecting the universal struggle in seeking genuine intimacy.
In an era of profound loneliness and overexposure, we use our physical presence and personality as shields. The quest for connection, amidst the perfection of modern cityscapes and digital spaces, is a raw and solitary human experience. The polished exterior of coolness and dominance conceals a deep-seated need to be seen and embraced in our imperfect wholeness.
‘A Bird In The Hand’ captures moments that epitomize our quest for connection, where vulnerability and self-armour collide. The narrative is a satirical exploration of modern interpersonal relationships, highlighting the universal struggle between our innate longing for connection and the façades we maintain. This work invites viewers to reflect on their own balancing act between exposure and protection confronting their desire for intimacy.
This project is in progress and evolving.
This project is in progress and evolving.
This project is in progress and evolving.
This project is in progress and evolving.
This project is in progress and evolving.
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