Sweet Nothings

This project, Sweet Nothings, explores how narrative can take on a physical presence –  something that can not only be read, but held and felt. This work engages themes of identity, intimacy, vulnerability and the desire for connection; drawing from personal experiences I had meeting and dating men online and in person. It critically reflects on screen fatigue as everyday life becomes increasingly attention-driven and streams of content become limitless, like a 24-hour buffet. Digital platforms, shaped by algorithms and performative selfhood, can encourage detachment, where endless scrolling replaces human touch, and emojis stand in for emotions.

The work is hand woven and embroidered: a quiet, contemplative, and meditative practice that creates space for slowness, where time is momentarily suspended. Through softness, repetition, and care, I attempt to reclaim the emotional labour often minimized in online exchanges; transforming ephemeral conversations into tactile and lasting forms. Touch becomes a way to speak to my fear of intimacy while exploring questions such as: can the screen mediate our interactions in ways that foster meaningful connections? What do we lose or gain through virtual communication?