
The theme of the 2026 Royal Academy Summer Exhibition is "Interconnectedness," which closely aligns with my artwork titled 'Slag.' This piece explores the concept of entanglement, highlighting the relationships among objects and places. Since my childhood, I have held onto this meaningful material that connects to my surroundings, creating a narrative that reflects the complexity of human interactions. I’m thrilled to share that my work has made it to the shortlist for final evaluation at the Royal Academy of Arts—this is a major milestone in my artistic journey. The results will be announced at the end of May.