Mirror, Mirror - Earthgang

24"x48" Oil Paint on Birch This painting, titled Mirror, Mirror, captures the story of singularity—the pivotal moment when the boundaries between digital and analog dissolve, and augmented reality overlays our tangible world. The scene radiates with vibrant energy, bringing to life a narrative where touch screens touch us back, and humanity grapples with its new symbiosis with technology. The figure on the right, Jonny Venus, dons futuristic goggles as he interacts with a crystalline DMT entity. This enigmatic form, reminiscent of a shapeshifting octopus, pulses with life and mystery, symbolizing the fluid, evolving nature of this new digital dimension. On the left stands Doctor Dot, grounded and watchful, with feet firmly planted on the earth. Positioned behind yellow caution tape, he exudes rational skepticism, holding a crystalline defense weapon in one hand and materia magic in the other, ready to navigate the challenges of this transformative era. Surrounding the central figures a