SELF 4.0: The

In an era where the boundaries of physical and digital, and human and technological, continue to blur, the relevance of "SELF 4.0" is truly profound. As we steer through the fourth industrial revolution, our understanding and representation of selfhood are undergoing a seismic shift. This project not only mirrors that transformation but provokes essential dialogue around it. As digital spaces become increasingly central to our lives, they simultaneously influence our identities, expressions, and sense of belonging. Our avatars, often the primary representations of ourselves in these spaces, encapsulate this new form of selfhood—ever-changing, customizable, and multifaceted. "SELF 4.0" helps us navigate this complex landscape by elucidating these changes and their implications. It challenges us to engage with these transformations actively rather than passively experiencing them. Thus, the project is both a response to and a reflection of our times—it captures a moment of transition, serving as a guidepost for understanding the societal, cultural, and individual impacts of the emerging digital-physical hybrid world.



Titled "SELF 4.0", this visionary communication project anticipates the imminent metamorphosis of human identity propelled by the strides of technological progress. The label "4.0" serves as a nod to the fourth industrial revolution - an era distinguished by the confluence of physical, digital, and biological domains.



The project commences with an enigmatic poem:



"a random exploration

couldn’t find a way

to express itself

with words

but in an icon

it found refuge."



Interpreted by AI/GPT-4 in the context of this artwork, the poem illuminates the limitations of conventional human language when expressing the multifaceted and dynamic nature of digital-age identities. The avatar emerges as a new visual lexicon, adept at capturing this emergent selfhood's nuanced complexities and fluidity.



Adopting vector graphics, the piece scatters elements throughout, a homage to "traditional digital design" while hinting at the possibilities of generative AI. "SELF 4.0" posits a profound commentary on how technology is reshaping our perception of identity, self-expression, and belonging. It encourages introspection on the implications of these transformations, challenging us to contemplate our navigation through this evolving landscape.