the imperfections, the nuances of light and shadow, and the unedited self that is seen only by a person looking directly at themselves. This mirror-image represents the "me"—the self that exists in the here and now, uncurated and unfiltered. The identity that is constantly being constructed, edited, and broadcasted to the world. It is a reflection not of what is, but of what is intended to be seen. Paintings created with traditional painting techniques, aided by a hacked robotic arm. Processed with AI. 2025