Jeromie Neidlinger, a Southern multidisciplinary artist, transforms “digital memories” into tangible realities using acrylic, paper, and mixed media. A graphic designer by trade with over 20 years of crafting narratives, I’ve long been fascinated by how search engine results reflect a fleeting group consensus—a snapshot of a moment in time. This journey, sparked in 2002, began with single-word prompts like “human,” “hero,” and “god,” where ranked images shaped by global viewership became my raw material. Drawing from my billboard-painting roots, I print these digital captures, layering them onto canvases that evolve with distressed textures and graffiti-infused grit, mirroring time’s natural deterioration.
As MiE, I filter these snapshots through a human lens, creating a personal digital dialect. This process reimagines societal concepts—questioning definitions of heroism or divinity—blending striking beauty with thought-provoking depth. Inspired by Basquiat’s primitive energy, David Carson’s ‘90s surfer magazine designs, and my hands-on craft, the series dialogues with these influences while shifting with global trends. Each piece, aging like a time capsule, invites viewers to uncover their own meaning beneath the degrading layers.