I Feel Pretty Today is a black and white wall-mounted mechanical sculpture featuring two intricately carved white gears spinning gracefully against a dark backdrop. At first glance, their elegant motion suggests harmony and beauty, yet closer inspection reveals that their teeth never actually touch. The true mechanism lies beneath in a set of irregular, unrefined “ugly” gears that power the movement. The piece confronts our shared insecurities, exposing the hidden structures that support curated appearances and questioning the facades we construct to feel worthy and attractive.
