Mirror, Mirror On The Digital Wall – Exploring Self Consciousness in Mediated Environments As Research Creation

Kok Yoong Lim1*, Nadia Mahmud2, Joonsung Yoon3
1 School of Communication and Media, RMIT University Vietnam
2 Faculty of Creative Multimedia, Multimedia University
3 Global School of Media, Soongsil University
*Corresponding author. kylim@mmu.edu.my

Published : 28-6-2024

ABSTRACT
This paper delves into the intricacies of self-consciousness within digital art by using the metaphorical concept of “mirror” to dissect
the multifaceted layers of digital interfaces. Focusing on the work “Unstable Portraiture”, an extension of the earlier work “When You
Are Not Your Body (WYANYB),” Through research creation, the works illuminates the digital interface’s role as a tool for self-reflection
and self-consciousness. It aims to unravel the intricate tapestry of self-consciousness in the digitally mediated world, establishing a
foundation for engaging discussions on the internal dimensions of artistic expression through digital means.

Keywords: Digital Art, Mirror Metaphor, Self-consciousness, Research Creation, Reflectivity, Creative Process, Artistic Identity, Digital Interface, Mediated Environments

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