Description
Prisoner’s Dilemma draws on the classic game theory scenario that explores the tension between cooperation and self-interest — a dynamic mirrored in the life cycle of cicadas. These extraordinary insects emerge in vast, synchronized broods to overwhelm predators and ensure survival. But if too many act alone, breaking the rhythm to gain a perceived advantage, the entire strategy collapses.
Beneath a vibrant lattice of honeycomb and spirals, cicada nymphs wait in isolation, their cocoons glowing with pattern and potential. Though physically separate, they remain bound by an unseen biological pulse — a network of timing, trust, and shared fate.
This piece is a meditation on the invisible threads that connect us. It invites us to reflect on the delicate dance between individuality and collective action — and reminds us that in nature, as in life, resilience often lies in unity.
