Homo Solitarius, 2015 - 2018
My interest in solitude began with the possibility of being separate without being entirely disconnected. Homo Solitarius, the solitary human, considers the shifting relationships between solitude, belonging, independence, and isolation—states that can overlap, contradict, or transform into one another. Physical separation may coexist with connection, while solitude may persist in proximity to others.
The presented appropriation of onomatopoeia in Homo Solitarius overrides a very specific relationship moving image and sound traditionally have. Separately derived visual and audio feeds run counter to each other and dispute preconceived expectations. The juxtaposition of these narratives provides a synesthetic translation and defeats the inseparable link between the two senses.