Outlook

Is our primary view of the world the one which we see through our devices? Is the impression we give of ourselves the one formed by others from our online presence?

Not Real….

We have become dependent on our devices as a way to keep us always connected to the rest of the world. We have no time to think about responses anymore and our contacts in many cases expect immediate responses to things that can generally wait.

I am experimenting with ways to create a tactile representation of our devices which is not real but holds a piece of real information.
This experiment is lino print on wood with newspaper.

#wakeupandsmellthecoffee (cont’d)

#wakeupandsmellthecoffee

I want to demonstrate how the digital documenting of our lives using online social media sites is infiltrating and even dictating how we live out our life in real time. It disturbs me.

Selfie

I have been investigating the trend in our culture today which requires us to be photo ready and the self obsession this brings with it. Perceived realities are getting somewhat confused with the realities we are likely to experience, as society is influenced by and taking inspiration from sources such as celebrity culture and reality television instead of learning to be true to themselves.
My selfie represents a moment of reflection, breath of reality,  a rare half a second of solitude in a society in which we are put under constant pressure to be perfect.

Mixed Media

 

Sometimes we can be too full of our own importance to hear what really matters.

 

Not Photo Ready

I am now experimenting with found imagery and my prints, exploring narcissism and self obssession.

In Print

 

 

Self Portrait on newspaper article on how Disney heroines may have adverse affects on girls wellbeing.

We are neither too beautiful or too Important………

The idea that we can be satisfied being ordinary should be encouraged.

Selfies

I have been experimenting with printing, I made some selfies…..

I am also posting a “Selfie a Day” on Flickr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/samhum/sets/72157638857657035/