2023
11″ x 7″ x 10″
Bronze

This self portrait was generated by using a 3D scanner to scan my face, illustrating how the technology imperfectly sees me. The result is full of artifacts. Pieces of skin floating above my face, deranged features, soulless eyes. This is how the machines see us.

The 3D scan that the scanner produced is shown below in all its disturbing glory:

And here are a few other scans for your nightmares:

2023
12″ x 15″ x 19″
Driftwood, resin

I was inspired (horrified?) by seeing so many people out in nature doing nothing but posing for selfies for social media. If humans can look so ridiculous out in nature, maybe nature should too?

The driftwood was found on the beach at Pajaro Dunes, south of Santa Cruz, CA. Photos below are taken at the same beach.