"Bias" is an evocative piece of abstract computer graphic art that dives deeply into the multifaceted nature of bias in contemporary society. The visual composition is striking, featuring a series of layered, semi-opaque textures flowing horizontally across a backdrop dominated by deep blues and punctuated by contrasting whites and lighter hues.
This deliberate and meticulous layering symbolizes the many layers of bias that can obscure clarity in perception and understanding. Examining the visual textures present in the artwork, there is a noticeable fluctuation between smooth gradients and abrupt, jagged elements. This juxtaposition can be seen as implicit and explicit biases.
The choice of color palette plays an essential role in conveying the thematic elements of the work. The pervasive blue tones evoke a sense of depth and introspection, suggesting the often unconscious nature of biases that are deeply embedded within the human psyche. Blue, being the color often associated with calmness and stability, contrasts ironically with the often disruptive and turbulent impacts of bias on social harmony represented by the horizontal white lines cutting sharply through the blue background and suggesting the complexities and challenges involved in overcoming bias.
The presence of bias in our thoughts and feelings is illustrated by the rectangular blue and green pillar positioned to the far left of the composition and the silhouette of a man's face looking down in the background.
Throughout this work, Skyler is expressing his view that there is no straightforward path to clear and fair thought and feeling; rather, we must engage in a fragmented and ongoing struggle to recognize and control the warping influence of our mental and emotional filters.
