Screened Soul

Cyber-Surrealism

BACKSTORY

“Screened Soul” explores the mediation of identity and human connection in an age of digital saturation and constant visibility. This piece was inspired by the feeling of being seen through multiple “screens”—both literal and metaphorical—that filter and sometimes distort our authentic selves. It reflects on the tension between the desire for genuine connection and the pressures of maintaining a curated online persona. The artwork visualizes the act of searching for the soul amidst the digital noise, capturing the experience of catching a glimpse of the real self through the layers of mediated perception and technological focus.

CONCEPTS

The figure is depicted with a sense of being partially filtered or seen through a digital medium, symbolising the mediation of identity. The intricate and often glitch-like patterns surrounding the figure represent the technological “screens” and the constant hum of digital information. The use of a vibrant and somewhat fragmented color palette—dominated by electric blues, teals, and glowing highlights—reinforces the theme of a tech-saturated yet potentially isolating reality. The figure’s expression of quiet introspection and resilience reflects the internal effort to stay connected to their soul. The overall composition creates a sense of both connectivity and mediated distance.

TAKEAWAY

“Screened Soul” invites viewers to reflect on their own relationship with digital media and the ways it shapes their perception of themselves and others. It encourages a mindful and intentional engagement with technology, reminding us of the importance of seeking genuine and unmediated connection in an increasingly digital world. This piece serves as a visual prompt to consider the impact of constant visibility on our authenticity and wellbeing. It challenges viewers to look beyond the “screens,” recognizing that the true soul is always there, waiting to be seen and connected with, beyond the noise and the filters of the digital age.