Searching for the Mundane
Materials:
Acrylic on oriented strand board and embedded with LEDs
Dimensions:
27.25” x 22.75”
Description:
Searching for the Mundane reflects a longing for stillness in a world saturated by noise and uncertainty. The central figure represents a desire for clarity, familiarity, and emotional grounding in the face of unpredictable and overwhelming times. Painted directly onto oriented strand board, a material often associated with construction, the portrait suggests vulnerability embedded within structure. Three red figures extend outward, racing toward an undefined future. Their motion contrasts with the stillness of the main subject, creating tension between urgency and reflection, chaos and calm. Embedded LEDs pulse subtly behind the surface, echoing the presence of both emotional intensity and the ever-present influence of technology. This work asks what it means to search for stability when the world resists slowing down. In moments that feel uncertain, turning toward the mundane, toward routines, shared rituals, and familiar gestures, can become a quiet form of resistance or hope.