This photograph explores what it means to grow up in a world where the line between ourselves and our screens is constantly blurring. For many teenagers, the phone isn’t just an object we use it’s a place we live in. It connects us, entertains us, and informs us, but it also consumes us. The piece reflects the feeling of being pulled into that digital space, where our sense of identity and reality can begin to dissolve. Phones give us endless access to information, but that access comes with a cost. We’re constantly faced with global crises, comparisons to others, and expectations we can’t always meet. For young people especially, that flood of content can feel overwhelming, leading to anxiety, disconnection, and even a distorted view of who we are. This work isn’t about condemning technology, but about questioning balance. It asks what happens when the screen becomes too powerful, when the device meant to connect us actually starts to isolate us. At its core, this piece is about the struggle to hold on to ourselves in a world that makes disappearing into a digital reflection feel easier than facing the weight of reality.
