SOCIAL MEDIA JUNKIE 2021

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HIJACK

SOCIAL MEDIA JUNKIE 2021

 22 X 22 INCHES

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EDITION OF 50

G31472

In the realm of contemporary art, Hijack, the son of renowned street artist Mr. Brainwash, has emerged as a powerful voice, using his art to address the pervasiveness of social media in our modern lives. His artwork, "Social Media Junkie," is a captivating and thought-provoking portrait of our digital dependency, capturing the allure and pitfalls of social media in a striking visual language.At the heart of the composition lies a stylized figure, hunched over a smartphone, their face obscured by the glowing screen. The figure's silhouette, rendered in bold black lines, contrasts sharply with the vibrant hues of the digital world that surrounds them. Their posture, hunched and isolated, conveys a sense of entrapment and alienation, reflecting the addictive nature of social media and its ability to disconnect us from the real world.The digital realm, depicted in a swirling vortex of colorful pixels, represents the seductive allure of social media. The vibrant colors, reminiscent of flashing notifications and endless feeds, symbolize the constant stream of information and stimuli that we consume on a daily basis. However, beneath this façade of excitement and connection lies a darker reality.The distorted pixels, swirling and distorting the figure's form, hint at the blurring of boundaries between the physical and digital worlds. The figure's face, concealed behind the screen, suggests a loss of identity and a retreat into the virtual realm. The absence of facial features further emphasizes the anonymity and detachment that often characterize online interactions. The title, "Social Media Junkie," bluntly captures the addictive nature of social media, equating our obsession with it to a substance abuse problem. The term "junkie" carries a negative connotation, implying a loss of control and a detrimental impact on one's life. This harsh language serves as a wake-up call, urging viewers to confront the potential dangers of our digital dependency. Hijack's "Social Media Junkie" is a powerful and timely commentary on the pervasiveness of social media in our modern lives. Through his bold visual language, he captures the allure and pitfalls of our digital existence, inviting viewers to reflect on their own relationship with social media and the potential consequences of our digital addiction.

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