I have chosen to depict the growing digital addiction surrounding TikTok and AI usage and its potential impact on cognitive development. This artwork will feature everyday users—young and old—lost in the endless scroll of digital feeds, symbolizing how modern technology captivates their attention. A central character, representing an archetypal user, appears physically present but mentally distant, absorbed by a vivid, glowing screen. In the background, a symbol representing TikTok and AI’s relentless allure, its many eyes reflecting the hypnotic patterns of viral trends. There will also be a focus on the brain, which will be leaving the body- to show how these programs can affect our minds.
This representation is meant to show the dangers of technology, presenting the effects it has on the mind. The emotions conveyed are tension, distraction, and a faint melancholy—a portrayal of intellectual fatigue and diminishing focus. This is achieved through the use of fragmented linework, and contrasting digital light against the human face. Ultimately, the piece invites viewers to reflect on how constant connectivity might be gradually undermining our cognitive functions