“Scales is a visual examination of society’s obsessive pursuit of an idealized vision of life—often at the expense of equitable resource distribution. By focusing on the idea of the “unequal exchange” of resources, each illustration highlights the tension between excess and deprivation, abundance and scarcity, privilege and neglect. Central themes include 'Imbalance: juxtapositions of excess with deprivation', 'Hedonism and Egoism: Indulgence in luxury perpetuates systemic inequality', and 'Environmental and Social Consequences: Connecting consumerist habits to marginalized communities.The broader theme is a critique of hedonism, egoism, and power structures that lead to the unequal allocation of resources. Scales uses visual symbolism and surrealism to communicate the urgency of rethinking our collective relationship with consumption and waste.”