In Tethered To Reality, we see a man standing knee-deep in water, ear trumpet poised to amplify whatever sounds might arise. This piece powerfully captures the difficulty of staying connected to reality, especially when submerged in the uncertainty symbolized by water. The ear trumpet, an almost antiquated tool for listening, suggests a search for clarity in a world filled with noise—a symbolic attempt to grasp meaning or insight amid the depths of subconscious thought and emotion.

The water, which could represent the weight of memories, emotions, or the vast unknown, rises just high enough to both ground him and subtly restrict his movement. As viewers, we are compelled to consider what it takes to "tune in" to our own lives. Are we truly hearing what the world is telling us, or are we only catching fragments, tethered but only half-present?