Taking inspiration from the myth of Daphne, Roots of Myself explores the fragile relationship between presence and absence, analog and digital, nature and transformation. It asks what remains of our identity as we release fragments of ourselves into a network. The work reflects a universal yearning for self-discovery and reclaims Daphne’s story by challenging traditional archetypes, embracing it as an empowering, queer narrative of becoming one’s truest self.
Roots of Myself exists in a continuous loop of transformation, where meaning shifts from stasis to movement. In this sense, it mirrors my experience as an artist: a time of action, marked by the recognition of stagnation and the decision to transform it through motion and intent.
