concept
I want to create a series of retro illustrations that explore the disconnectedness of a society in which the channels of communication have been maximized, while the quality of communication has been compromised.
pitch
In our quest to construct a technological landscape that facilitates communication, making it possible anytime, anywhere, we’ve inadvertently created a sense of detachment and isolation. I believe that putting a “barrier” between people (i.e. a computer, a cellphone, a blackberry, etc.) has jeopardized our abilities to communicate, and ultimately led to the alienation the individual. This project will use a retro style of illustration to emphasize the irony of this situation. Essentially, inject modern technology into a Norman Rockwell painting to demonstrate how intrusive, yet acceptable these technological crutches have become. Each scenario will depict a situation where the use of a third party form of communication is not required (i.e. exchanging vows at a wedding, or during a family dinner), thus the technology becomes out of place yet raises the question, “Is this scenario unrealistic?”
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