Reb T’s paintings take inspiration from the repetitive format of social media platforms. Modern technology creates a distancing in communication – it’s done online rather than in person. Reb T uses stencils to create repeat motifs within her work. Each layer of paint reduces the visibility of the initial stencil, creating a subtlety that re-invites the intimacy lost. The repetition of this task reflects that of performance action; Reb T’s labour of creating lost intimacy manifests itself through her paintings. Performance is an integral part of Reb T’s practise, often employed as opportunities to regain control after being in powerless situations.