
IB Year 12 - Shattered by the scroll
160 x 120 x 5 cm (h x w x d)
Mixed Media. Pencil, Acrylic, Collage & Glass
This artwork critiques social media’s impact on mental health. The screaming figure with a shattered mouth symbolizes the anxiety, pressure, and loss of control caused by constant digital exposure. Surrounding social media icons highlight the paradox of connection and isolation. The broken glass effect represents mental fragmentation, reflecting the struggle for identity in an overwhelming digital world. It warns of social media’s toll, questioning how much of ourselves we sacrifice to the online realm.