Nexus

This collage, titled “Nexus,” powerfully captures the unsettling experience of disconnection and sudden absence that follows a natural disaster. The piece immediately draws attention with its layered textures, contrasting colours, and bold text—especially the inverted word “NEXUS,” which seems to question the concept of connection or link. The warm oranges and yellows convey both the intensity and isolation of a prolonged power outage, evoking images of candlelight and sunset in a darkened world. The fragments of calligraphy and abstract forms add a sense of disrupted communication, a fractured link to the familiar. The red text strip, “And suddenly, the city disappears,” is haunting and underscores the collage’s theme: a sudden, jarring separation from normal life, from community, and from light itself. With these layered elements, “Nexus” invites viewers to explore the fragile connections we rely on and the abrupt isolation that can ensue when they are broken. It’s a striking piece that reflects on vulnerability, resilience, and the fleeting nature of our connections.