Identity dissolution01, Lisha Liang - T.O.E. Art Market

Human identity is a journey, not a destination. Sigmund Freud (1926) stated that “identity is not a state, but a search for the self that finds its response reflected by the object and the reality that mirrors it”. My work explores the concept of identity as a constantly evolving process, influenced by the social environment, technology and the community. Starting from the Freudian idea that identity is not a fixed state, but a search for the self through the reflection of reality and others, my work questions how the individual builds himself in interaction with the surrounding world. According to Freud, the term identification indicates the process through which the individual assimilates external elements to build his own identity. This construction does not occur in isolation, but within a specific social environment, such as school, family, or contemporary virtual communities. In this context, individual identity is continuously shaped, influenced by collective dynamics and models imposed by society. We live in a society where natural and artificial intelligence are increasingly intertwined, redefining the way we perceive ourselves and others. Through this dialogue between physical presence and the digital dimension, I invite the audience to reflect on how much our identity is shaped by external stimuli and how the community influences our self-perception.