This project is still a work in progress

Personal Technologies examines how personal and societal images shape our identity, memory, and perceptions. I create photographs and curate physical objects—each chosen for their personal resonance. The objects I collect are not random but are carefully selected for their reflection of cultural and societal influences that have shaped my life. Together, these items and photographs form a narrative that reflects how external forces imprint on the self.

While undeniably personal, these works are not self-portraits in the traditional sense. Rather, they explore how external images and forces are absorbed and internalized, creating a complex interplay between personal experience and societal influence. The pieces are a continuous negotiation between the personal and the external, reflecting how these influences shape both how we see ourselves and how we are seen by others.

The creation process is hybrid, combining photography with physical manipulation. Some works are printed, altered through burning, folding, and rephotographed, while others incorporate objects with photographs to form assemblages. These pieces reflect the fluid, changing nature of memory and identity—both of which are continually reshaped by the forces that surround us.

The objects used are deliberate, representing cultural symbols that permeate both personal and collective histories. Though they may seem mundane, these objects carry societal weight and represent broader themes—consumerism, media, conflict, and power. They become vessels through which larger societal systems imprint themselves on our sense of self.

In a world overwhelmed by imagery and commodification, Personal Technologies asks how much of what we internalize do we truly understand or control. The constant bombardment of images—whether consciously or unconsciously—shapes who we become, often in ways we may not realize. This work highlights the tension between external influences and the internal self, showing how the images we carry—both personal and cultural—constantly shift and redefine us.

Ultimately, Personal Technologies is about how images, memories, and objects collaborate to shape our identities—often in subtle, unseen ways. Through the act of collecting, manipulating, and rephotographing, the work explores the complex relationship between personal history, societal influence, and the shifting nature of selfhood.