The Agony and the Ecstacy

Parker Ito's *The Agony and the Ecstasy* layers vinyl over enamel on 3M Scotchlite, a reflective material typically used for traffic signage and safety gear. The work shifts dramatically depending on the light source, transforming from a subdued surface in ambient conditions to a brilliantly illuminated image when struck by direct light. This interplay between visibility and concealment speaks to Ito's ongoing fascination with screens, mediation, and the unstable nature of images in a digitally saturated world.