Neuroplastic Gods

This striking painting collection presents a visceral commentary on the intersection of technology, cognition, and culture. At the heart of the composition is a human brain, whose surface is completely encrusted with an array of instantly recognizable social media and app icons. THE brain becomes a textured collage of modern digital influence, its neural pathways seemingly overtaken by the omnipresence of online platforms. Rodolphe deliberately exaggerates the tactile quality of the brain — thick layers of virtual paint drip and sag under the weight of these digital symbols, suggesting not just saturation, but perhaps also distortion or decay. This may serve as a metaphor for how these platforms infiltrate, reshape, or even overload our mental processes and identities. This work can be interpreted as a critical reflection on how digital culture reshapes consciousness — a satirical yet sobering visualization of a brain colonized by icons. Rodolphe, through rich visual metaphor and emotionally charged texture, invites the viewer to consider where the self ends and the social feed begins. It is both a cautionary visual essay and a mirror to our collective condition.