"The Glitch Stylist, sits in sublime juxtaposition to her environment, a tangible connection to both tradition and the chaos of modernity.

The composition is anchored by the presence of the woman, whose Japanese tattoos tell stories that resonate through time. Her vibrant pink and black bomber jacket, adorned with whimsical cartoon heads, adds an unexpected layer of pop culture references, blending the ancient and the contemporary. Her surroundings, filled with Japanese pink plastic chairs, hold an uncanny familiarity, yet they are rendered almost abstract through their repetition.

The hues of green, pink, and red permeate the canvas, creating an otherworldly ambiance. The glitch environment, a nod to the digital age's imperfections, mimics Bacon's ability to dissect and distort the familiar, turning it into something profoundly unsettling yet beautiful.

There is a dichotomy present, a delicate balance between chaos and harmony. The shop owner's confident demeanor, the permanence of her tattoos, and the transience of the glitch effects create a compelling narrative that speaks to our complex relationship with technology, culture, and self-identity."

Digital painting and AI, Miss AL Simpson, 2023.

Part of the Tokyo Pixelations 東京ピクセル化 series.