Rutamfi

Artist Statement

“My family’s American dream didn’t account for internet culture.” Through character design and Meta animation, I explore capitalist consumption, identity, and self-awareness in today’s digital age. Influenced by postmodern animation and the DIY spirit of early 2000s flash art, my work combines 2D hand-drawn illustration, gritty watercolor textures, and CGI. By shifting between Superflat color schemes, simplified forms, and exaggerated proportions, I highlight the absurdities of modern life and how media shapes identity. Rooted in the Caribbean-American experience, my practice reimagines representation through humor and reflection.