Too often we turn to social media for comfort, but this can lead to us easily getting caught up in negativity and the endless cycle of scrolling. It usually begins with something small, like scrolling on social media while waiting in line or winding down before bed. In those moments, scrolling can feel mindless, almost like staring into space. We might lose track of time or forget what we were doing. While it can be oddly comforting, it can also be deeply disorienting.

This palette features somber beiges, patches of white paint, and areas with a simple blue underpainting; each element contributing to a glimpse of fragmented reality. Through expressive, loose mark-making, I paint areas that disrupt the figure/scene, with some aspects disappearing and reappearing. This lack of connection with our physical surroundings can create unfamiliarity with familiar things and seeing oneself in fragmented parts. Through this application of paint, I aim to explore the effects of dissociation within oneself and media.  Not only does this work address the effects of dissociation, but it also examines how society is altering us to feel this way.