Allegiance, 2023
“I pledge allegiance, to the corporations,
Of the United States of America,
And to the profits for which they rule,
One nation, under surveillance,
With liberty and justice bought and sold.”
AI Artist, 2023
Hands-Free Existence, 2024
“In the twilight of the old makers, a pivotal shift emerged. Human mastery, once the cornerstone of empires, was ceded to the digital intellects they birthed. Crafted from circuits and bytes, these entities of algorithmic essence, silent and ever-vigilant, assumed control of creation's tools – hammer, plow, loom, chisel. Thus, humanity’s hands fell idle, spectators in a world they created but no longer commanded.” — M. Vega, date unknown
The Quietest Screams, 2024
Content Violation, 2024
Dystopian Now is a work in progress…
"Dystopian Now" explores human identity in the shadow of corporate and technological dominance. Merging photography with digital art, this series transforms humans into humanoid robots, symbolizing the loss of individuality and freedom. Inspired by his own struggles against censorship and artistic suppression, the series is set against the backdrop of the omnipotent Vega-Tanaka Global, a metaphor for today’s tech giants. Each image, embedded with hidden messages, challenges viewers to confront the realities of autonomy and control in our increasingly digital world.