My performance centers on the symbolic act of placing a laptop inside a news rack. Within the laptop screen, a video displays navigating multiple news sources, illustrating the overwhelming amount of content we can access in the digital age. The audio accompanying is the result of numerous open tabs featuring online journals, each automatically playing videos and advertisements. This juxtaposition serves to represent how we've gradually replaced many three-dimensional objects with their two-dimensional digital counterparts.

This transition from tangible to virtual is emblematic of our era, where we witness to the retirement of physical objects in favor of electronic versions. It's a unique moment in time when both coexist, allowing us to reflect on the evolultion of our daily lives. My intention with this performance is to capture this fleeting moment before news racks and similar objects are inevitably relegated to landfills or recycling facilities. It signifies a period in which the digital harmoniously inhabits the physical, a prelude to a future where any remnants of such three-dimensional objects may only exist in the digital realm.

I explore the dual nature of bathing and showering, an act that both cleanses and, paradoxically, taints. During this time, I am left undistracted, leading to introspection, particularly on the less pleasant aspects of the day. For me, showering becomes a means to wash away the metaphorical "dirt" accumulated throughout the day. However, it also exposes me to the vulnerability of confronting the undesirable thoughts I've been pushing aside.

As I physically cleanse myself, it feels as though I'm simultaneously muddying my mind. The negative thoughts, usually suppressed by daily distractions, flood forward in the absence of external diversions, intruding upon my mental space and becoming overwhelming. There's a tension between savoring the moment of cleansing and the desire to finish hastily, which I aim to convey at various stages of my performance.

My primary goal is to validate the experiences of the audience members who share a similar struggle. I want them to connect with the tension inherent in their daily lives and contemplate the bittersweet nature of it all. Ultimately, my performance is an exploration of the duality within us all, where cleansing can also reveal the "dirt" that we often attempt to hide.

Performance is intended to be viewed without context.

My performance seeks to convey the lived experience of someone with ADHD, a condition that affects me daily. Diagnosed later in life, I've grappled with the challenges of managing symptoms like distractibility and inattentiveness. These symptoms can manifest in various ways, such as missing segments of conversations, misinterpreting instructions, struggling to finish tasks, and frequently misplacing items. These experiences can be incredibly overwhelming and frustrating, both for me and the individuals in my life.

I aim to provide a visual and auditory representation of the tumultuous inner world that often accompanies ADHD. By sharing this glimpse into my daily reality, I hope to foster empathy and understanding for those living with this condition, as well as raise awareness about the unique struggles it presents.

My performance involved me visiting two different grocery stores and discreetly placing a product labeled "Mother's Milk" among the dairy items. This fictitious product was made from human breast milk and featured the slogan "Just like mama used to make." As people passed by, they noticed this unusual item on the shelf, and I observed their reactions without providing an explanation. After some time, I added the product to my shopping cart and continued to navigate the store. Ultimately, I proceeded to the checkout line and witnessed the cashier scanning my purchase, only to discover that my "fake" barcode registered a price of $1.89.

The intention behind this performance was to evoke feelings of discomfort and even disgust, encouraging the audience to question their reactions and beliefs. To serve as a catalyst for conversations about the framework and evolution of our modern-day diet, as well as challenging our perceptions of what nourishes our bodies.

By presenting the concept of consuming human breast milk into adulthood, the performance confronted societal norms and prompted reflection. Does the idea of consuming human breast milk make you uncomfortable? Why was it socially acceptable for us to consume milk from other species but not our own? If one was considered "wrong," why not both?