West Chelsea Contemporary
Founded in Austin in 2002, West Chelsea Contemporary offers works by names such as Banksy, Alex Katz, Damien Hirst, KAWS, Hunt Slonem, Takashi Murakami, and Andy Warhol. Representing emerging and mid-career artists working in a range of mediums, the gallery’s program focuses on 20th century and contemporary art, with a particular specialty in American and European post-World-War-II movements. Today the gallery maintains two exhibition spaces totaling more than 11,000 square feet in both Austin and New York City.
THE COLLECTION
#digitalFeelings Underwater
“#digitalFeelings is a multi-disciplinary collection of works. Originally created as an “Instagram performance” during 2020 lockdown, #digitalFeelings explores the relationship between the female body and social media. The performance highlights the artist’s personal struggle to conform with unattainable standards, as well as her social anxiety that has to do with an excessive use of the service. ”
#digitalFeelings Inception
“#digitalFeelings is a multi-disciplinary collection of works. Originally created as an “Instagram performance” during 2020 lockdown, #digitalFeelings explores the relationship between the female body and social media. The performance highlights the artist’s personal struggle to conform with unattainable standards, as well as her social anxiety that has to do with an excessive use of the service. ”
#digitalFeelings Genesis
“#digitalFeelings is a multi-disciplinary collection of works. Originally created as an “Instagram performance” during 2020 lockdown, #digitalFeelings explores the relationship between the female body and social media. The performance highlights the artist’s personal struggle to conform with unattainable standards, as well as her social anxiety that has to do with an excessive use of the service. ”
#digitalFeelings Myself
“#digitalFeelings is a multi-disciplinary collection of works. Originally created as an “Instagram performance” during 2020 lockdown, #digitalFeelings explores the relationship between the female body and social media. The performance highlights the artist’s personal struggle to conform with unattainable standards, as well as her social anxiety that has to do with an excessive use of the service. ”
Sophia the Robot
“Mila Sketch puts together another study of artificial intelligence vs. the human brain. Sophia the Robot represents the most advanced AI existing today. The high technical development of the female robot allows her to perceive the aroma of delicate flowers. For a moment, it seems that a machine can overtake a human. The artist uses a beautiful orchid resembling the female ovaries to symbolize fertility. The women's ability to bring new life into the world is magical and will remain the one power that will continually advance humans over robots. ”