The work Selfie explores the vanity mirror’s historical, cultural and societal significance and highlights its evolution as a tool for self-awareness, self-expression, and its influence on self-esteem.

The phenomenon of selfies, seen as modern self-portraiture, is an extension of vanity mirror use, connecting personal image exploration with technology. Selfie examines the continuation of the vanity mirror’s legacy, illustrating its dual impact on self-expression and societal pressures. The craze for unattainable perfection, enhanced through digital tools, has been criticised for fostering narcissism and superficiality as well as being connected to mental health issues.

Using a selection of carefully chosen and positioned vintage vanity mirrors a ‘cell-like’ structure is created, uniting the mirrors harmoniously as a single entity. This cell-like form in turn alludes to body and skin cells, forming a direct link between the work’s concept and its physical appearane. This arrangement draws parallels between the traditional act of using hand mirrors and the contemporary act of taking selfies, reflecting a continuity in narcissistic self-presentation across eras.