Paul VOCA (b. 1977), Bifurcated Virtual Lamentation Algorithm, 2024

Acrylic, polyester resin, metal, wood, hair, aluminum, cotton, plexiglass; height 150 cm, base 51 x 40 cm
The sculpture raises questions related to the modern digital age, fitting perfectly into discussions of identity, technology and mental health. It explores themes such as the fragmentation of the self, digital surveillance, and overexposure.
The deconstructed form of the character is symbolic of the fragmentation of identity, which is becoming increasingly common in an age of technological domination.
The fragmentation of the self reflects our struggle with the loss of coherence as a result of constant interaction with digital tools and platforms.
Transcendence is another key area explored by the sculpture.
"Modern Martyr" in a world overloaded with information.