In Contagion, protective masks transform into potent symbols of collective anxiety, revealing how urban spaces become psychological landscapes shaped by unseen threats. The series examines the tension between safety and uncertainty, capturing how protective barriers evolve into complex markers of vulnerability and control in public life.
Through the intersection of protective gear and surreal elements, the work maps an emotional terrain where personal security meets social unease. These symbols of containment and contamination illuminate how safety protocols ripple outward to influence behavior, perception, and human connection. The imagery positions urban environments not as neutral backdrops but as mirrors reflecting shared psychological states.
Beyond documenting physical responses to risk, the series reveals how protective measures shape both individual identity and collective consciousness. Like ancient ritual masks that bridged mundane and mystical realms, modern protective gear carries multiple meanings—shielding us physically while marking invisible boundaries between self and other, safety and threat, control and chaos. Through this lens, Contagion examines how we navigate spaces transformed by awareness of contagion, where every surface and interaction carries the weight of potential risk.
