My artistic practice examines emerging spiritual paradigms, focusing on how intangible beliefs become enshrined in the tangible artifacts we elevate. Drawing inspiration from medieval Western art—its gold-ground paintings, ornate reliquaries, and elaborate stained glass—I seek to evoke the divine sensibility of that era while reimagining it through a contemporary lens.
In contemplating today’s concept of the divine, I turn to our digital devices—computers, smartphones, and the like—which occupy a role once reserved for sacred iconography. Their ubiquity and our near-reverential engagement with them reflect a shift from devotional paintings to constant technological interactions, each use akin to a prayer. This new form of worship is largely propelled by influential tech entities such as Google, Meta, and Amazon, whose growing power spurs metaphysical speculation on simulated realities and the potential merging of human consciousness with machines. Although I do not personally endorse these visions, I feel compelled to document their emergence and impact.
Technological evolution is increasingly palpable with every innovation: humanity functions as a biological host for technology’s “becoming,” measuring progress by how effectively machines replicate and surpass our innate capacities. Artificial intelligence, in its mimicry of human reasoning, stands as the latest example of this ongoing shift.
By incorporating visual motifs reminiscent of medieval and pre-Renaissance periods, I bridge parallel yet contrasting epochs, creating an anachronistic atmosphere. This approach illuminates the essence of our modern-day “religion” while conveying the merging of all temporalities—an effect magnified by our instant access to vast pools of information. Through my work, I aim to capture both the roots and the repercussions of this unfolding technological reverence.