I use cigar boxes as a medium in this series because they represent a distinct part of American culture—once symbols of leisure, luxury, and masculinity, now repurposed to house social commentary. Drawing inspiration from Joseph Cornell’s intimate assemblages, I transform these small vessels into narratives that confront themes such as digital dependence, censorship, beauty standards, addiction, and systemic failures. By reimagining the cigar box, once a symbol of indulgence, as a vehicle for these complex issues, I expose the contradictions within American life—where excess and consumerism often overshadow critical societal concerns. The miniatures inside—robots, Barbie dolls, baby heads, and cracked mirrors—serve as a visual language that invites the viewer to engage with these pressing issues on a personal, intimate level. Each box becomes a microcosm of modern America, where familiar objects and symbols come together to reflect both our cultural fixations and fractures.