Non-Binary Code (Open)

acrylic on canvas, 4’x4’, 2022.

Non-Binary Code (Open) bridges the gap between abstraction and communication, using binary code—a foundational language of computers made up of 0s and 1s—to spell the English word "Open". From afar, the piece presents itself as a striking and graphic pattern, its crisp, colorful typography inspired by advertising’s bold simplicity. Yet as viewers draw closer, they encounter subtle textures beneath the surface—a reminder that beneath even the clearest of exteriors, there exists depth, complexity, and history.

This layered background speaks to the shared truth of humanity: we all carry stories, experiences, and histories that often remain hidden until we choose to open ourselves to others. The effort to decode the binary puzzle mirrors the effort it takes to truly understand someone or something. In doing so, we realize that we have far more in common than we first assume.

In a time of global cultural shifts—where individual expression, spirituality, and socioeconomic realities are evolving—this work is a timely call for tolerance, curiosity, and connection. Non-Binary Code (Open) invites viewers to engage with the unknown, look beyond the surface, and embrace the beauty that emerges when we open ourselves to new possibilities and to one another.