Reflections: Beyond the Facade

In my Reflections series, I transform upcycled hard drive platters and motherboards into wall sculptures that explore the intricate relationship between our inner and outer selves.

These pieces are an immersive experience. As you move, the highly polished hard drive platters capture and distort the surrounding environment, making your own shifting image and the space you’re in a part of the artwork.

The pieces are intentionally crafted to be lit from the side, casting a separate, ghost-like reflection onto an adjoining wall. This reflection is an integral part of the work, and I’ve used non-reflective motherboard components to create negative spaces within it. Conversely, mirror-like hard drive insets become brilliant focal points.

Viewing the art, you are invited to compare the physical sculpture with its ethereal reflection. This comparison is at the heart of the series, prompting you to consider the difference between how we present ourselves to the world and what lies beneath the surface.

A Living Surface

My sculptures' reflective surfaces are designed to be in dialogue with their environment, creating a shifting kaleidoscope of imagery that makes the viewer an active participant.

Lighting the work sends its reflection onto adjoining walls, making the sculpture’s presence known throughout the room.

While the art is alive with energy, it also rewards closer inspection of its intricate, hand-cut details. Online, I use video to capture this dynamic quality, while "scrim" shots with minimized reflections offer the clearest view of the craftsmanship.