Introducing my multimedia presentation, “Wrapped Up in Our Colored World,” created in collaboration with visual artist Alexandros Lambrovassilis. This project delves into the layers of needs, expectations, and restrictions we impose on ourselves within the fast-paced reality of metropolitan life. Reflecting on my decade of living in New York, I explore how modern urban existence creates numbing digital cocoons, distancing us from self-reflection and disconnecting us from our own desires and dreams.

The development of this project began during a pivotal period for humanity—the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic—when New York City transformed into an empty, almost abandoned environment. This eerie emptiness starkly highlighted our alienation from fellow human beings, nature, and the natural rhythms that foster growth. Through this work, I critique how we manage basic aspects of life in a hurried, often egocentric manner, lacking empathy and deeper connection.

Utilizing various expressive media—photography, music, and poetry—I vividly illustrate the digital traps in which we find ourselves, encouraging audiences to confront these limitations and rediscover authentic human connections.

I extend special thanks to my assistant producer, Eli Tatyana Mubarak, for supporting my ideas and helping me develop this project.