This work is inspired by Jacques Lacan's writings about communication, how much context and interpretation goes into understanding a message, and how often that leads to miscommunication. "Estranged" is about two people speaking to each other but, much like parallel lines, going on forever without really converging, connecting, or reaching each other. Does this conversation lead to them becoming completely estranged or can the relationship find a positive resolution?

Created in conversation with ChatGPT 4. Completed on December 2, 2023.