This was a personal project that began from my interest in bringing attention to a specific part of modern youth culture. Growing up as part of a newer generation, I have become aware of how technology affects young people in both positive and negative ways. While technology helps people in everyday life, I was especially interested in how it can also create dependence. I wanted to explore how people who do not have reliable role models or emotional support may look for something, or someone, to trust online, even when that space can be unsafe or harmful.

From the beginning, I wanted this piece to feel uncomfortable and unsettling. I chose to use real chicken bones wired together because I wanted the discomfort to feel physical and direct, not only symbolic. One part that changed during the process was the monitor. At first, I imagined including a creature-like figure connected to the wires, but after sketching several ideas, I decided to include something more personal: a drawing I made of my mother when I was a toddler. Even though the issue I am addressing comes more from observation than personal experience, adding this drawing made the piece feel more personal and emotionally connected to the ideas of trust, guidance, and attachment.

This project pushed me into a new setting because I did not have much experience with sculpture. Since I was working with physical materials, especially bones and wire, I had to plan carefully before building the piece. Through this process, I learned how important it is to have a clear concept and structure before beginning, especially when the materials are difficult to change once assembled.