Background: Erika’s work questions the world of online personas;
how the act of self-commercialization on social media platforms parallels the
advertising and marketing of products in a nation under capitalism. More recently,
Erika’s work puts a spotlight on digital romance and dating
apps. and Keywords: Senior thesis, technology, digital romance, digital love,
romance, modern romance, Oracle, toy machine, quarter machine, interactive art,
participatory art, installation-based art, ceramic, installation, fine art, smfa, tufts,
online dating, Tinder, OKCupid, Instagram, dating apps, social media, game, laser-cut
acrylic, plexiglass, laser cutter, package design, product design, millennials,
self-commodification online, personal branding, mirrors, mirror art, digital
illustration, swiping, ritual, routine, reality, marketplace, empathy, surveillance,
algorithm, cultural capital, authenticity, masks, bodies online, real lide, data dating,
immateral