Modern Dating

Size: 18”x12” Media: Polychromatic oil color pencil on Wood Year: 2024 Artist: Ray A. Tenorio The landscape of online dating, while expanding our ability to connect, often creates a “digital divorce” from reality—a separation between the polished online persona and the actual self. This divide, characterized by filtered images, curated narratives, and “headless profiles,” can set up unrealistic expectations, leading to awkward and disappointing moments when these digital connections finally step into the real world.