During periods of isolation, we obsessively study our surroundings. We mark the hours and minutes by the changing shadows, moving clouds and fading light on the walls. Separated from the outside world, the boundaries around us can feel both comforting and safe, or cold and isolating.

For this series, I wanted to explore the shared human experience of self-isolation, and the feelings of disconnection, hyper-awareness and unease that a person feels during these times. It is also a very recent and ongoing experience for humanity on the back of the Covid-19 pandemic, and I was interested to learn about the psychological reasoning behind why we become hyper-vigilant and self-isolate during periods of danger.

Following on from my studies at Ara, I hope to continue exploring psychological concepts and the shared human experience through contemporary materials and geometric abstraction.