Free Will, from my "Reflections" series, is a visual exploration of a central philosophical and scientific debate: Does free will truly exist? My work draws on recent neuroscientific findings that question our sense of agency, suggesting that our actions may be predetermined.

The sculpture's elements speak directly to this conflict:

• The Angel: I chose an angel as the primary form because of the theological debate surrounding its nature. Some traditions believe angels have free will, while others see them as beings who must do God's bidding, thus lacking true agency.

• The Alien in the Head: This figure embodies the idea that free will is an illusion. The alien represents an incomprehensible force that controls our actions, making our choices and thoughts are the result of forces we can't understand.

• The Devil in the Womb and the Tears: These elements represent the consequences of our actions, regardless of whether they were freely chosen. The angel’s tears and her pregnancy by a devil illustrate that even without free will, we still face the undeniable repercussions of our decisions.

Ultimately, I hope this work prompts viewers to consider the complex interplay between free will, genetics, conditioning, and cultural norms in shaping our behavior.

46”x24”x2”: hard drive platter, motherboard, copper foil tape.