Talia

2017, digital video, 9:15

Talia presents a video call where "Talia herself" is both the caller and the receiver. The dialogue unfolds through questions and answers, but the viewer gradually realizes that both voices belong to the same person. The conversation loops endlessly, creating an uncanny sense of repetition.

This work explores the impact of digital technology, new media, and evolving social norms on self-awareness. In an age where capturing and sharing images is effortless—where we can view our photos anytime and anywhere, and friends tag us on social media—one might assume that our sense of self has become stronger and more present. Technology seems to amplify our awareness of self-activities, embedding them firmly in the digital world.

But is that truly the case? When viewers watch this video, can they recognize that both speakers are the same person? Similarly, when we share images online, do we strengthen our self-awareness, or do we lose a part of ourselves in the process?

Talia is a conversation with herself, but more importantly, it’s a reflection on self-awareness in the digital age. The imagery in this work is striking, yet the content of the dialogue—the words, the voice—is subtle and fragile, easily missed if the audience doesn’t pay close attention. Without fully engaging with the dialogue, one might never realize that Talia is, in fact, speaking to herself.

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Exhibited:

May 2017, The Digital Body: The 3rd International Exhibition on New Media Art, CICA Museum, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea 10049