The exhibition features anthropomorphized sea creatures—fish, crabs, turtles, and shrimp—imbued with human-like emotions and characteristics. These creatures’ expressions range from anger to resignation, authority to self-doubt, mirroring the varied emotional responses people experience as they navigate the constant flow of digital content, societal expectations, and online personas. With meticulous attention to detail and symbolic imagery, Su Rui’s work reflects the fragmentation of identity that many experience in the age of social media, algorithms, and endless online interactions.

Rooted in the centuries-old tradition of Chinese ink painting, Su Rui’s work marries the past and present, offering a poignant commentary on the disorienting effects of the digital world. The creatures depicted in his works act as metaphors for the self, shaped and distorted by external forces much like a fish buffeted by the currents of the ocean. In this way, Lost in the Sea of Information explores how identities today are often scattered across digital platforms, leaving little room for introspection and self-formation.

The exhibition also invites a deeper question: In a world where identities are increasingly shaped by screens rather than lived experience, where can we find the true self? Su Rui’s art challenges us to consider the balance between external influences and our inner truth, urging viewers to contemplate their own relationship with the digital world and its impact on their sense of self.