Artist Statement
My practice navigates the thresholds between the absurd and the profound, the factual and the fantastical. By intertwining conceptual rigor with accessible, often playful presentations, I create immersive experiences that provoke audiences to question their assumptions about technology, society, and the human condition. Sideshows, snake oil, and artifice serve as metaphors for exploring how sophistication and authority can mask manipulation, inviting viewers to engage with the artifice as much as the message.
Through humor and absurdity, I address critical issues—technological advancements, human rights, and the commercialization of ideas—offering disarming yet poignant critiques of how progress can be warped for profit at the expense of societal well-being. My work thrives in the tension between the seemingly scientific and the deliberately nonsensical, leveraging this duality to challenge perceptions and open space for new perspectives.
Key to my practice is the creation of participatory opportunities. Interactive installations such as the Gateway Machine, a deliberately flimsy device pretending to scan DNA, and the Chromosome Dating Agency, featuring AI-generated horoscopes and tailored guidance, are designed to invite audiences into playful yet thought-provoking engagement. These works immerse participants in speculative futures, highlighting the uncanny intersections of technology and identity.
My use of advanced technologies—AI, green screens, and multimedia—combines with hand-crafted costumes, moving image pieces, and performative elements to create sensorially rich universes. Carefully considered timings, gaps, and contradictions further deepen the viewer's engagement, encouraging both introspection and interaction.
Ultimately, my art transforms simple, everyday experiences into expansive explorations of possibility. By blending research-driven methodologies with a commitment to public engagement, I create work that resonates intellectually, emotionally, and viscerally. It is a privilege to contribute to the ever-evolving dialogue between art, society, and the individual, and I look forward to continuing to challenge and expand the ways we see the world.
