The ostrich

In today’s world of social media and influencers, dominated by retouched images and unattainable ideals, the desire to constantly improve our appearance has become stronger than ever. Extreme workouts, cosmetic treatments and surgery promise to bring us closer to an image of perfection. With irony, Ostrich takes this obsession to the extreme. The protagonist, a small sparrow, does everything in its power to transform into an ostrich, until meeting a real ostrich reveals the impossibility of becoming something it is not. Only then does it understand that, rather than chasing an unrealistic ideal, it can rediscover the value of its own identity and its ability to fly. Ostrich is a reflection on the culture of self-optimization, the power of media in shaping our perception of reality, and the importance of accepting ourselves.