Biographical Fragments explores the process of inheritance, both biological and experiential. Drawing on the concept of engrams—the hypothetical physical traces or imprints left in the brain by memory or experience—the piece suggests that these are carried forward to future generations in an almost subconscious manner. Just as genetic information is passed down through DNA, the work explores how fragments of who we are—our memories, experiences, and identities—are encoded and transferred, influencing the course of subsequent lives.
The image reflects this transmission through a fragmented composition, where disjointed elements symbolize the way we pass on pieces of ourselves—whether through biological inheritance, learned behaviors, or emotional legacies. These "fragments" represent the echoes of our existence, each a piece of the puzzle that shapes who we are.
Central to the piece is the interplay between biology and memory. It emphasizes the subtle ways that engrams, as conceptual markers of lived experience, intertwine with genetic inheritance that shapes our physical selves. This duality reveals a deep, interconnected web of influence, where the past, present, and future converge through the continuous process of passing on traits—whether physical, emotional, or psychological.