There are many aspects of social media that have changed our lives for the better, however as well as the many positive attributes, the negative side of social media is coming to the forefront and needs to be cautioned and understood more fully.
This dark side is depicted when viewing the glass pages from the dock, for instance the troll face and twitter bird with scorpion tail highlight aspects of cyber-bullying. These shapes gradually 'morph' back into the Grim Reaper which belongs to the world below as shown on the mirrored base. It is a warning to use social media with both respect and caution.
Courtesy of Glass Artists' Gallery
sandblasted glass with mirror and photo medium
43 x 60 x 60 cm
Finalist
Judges of the 2013 Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize: Nick Mitzevich (Director of the Art Gallery of SA) and Professor Ian Howard (College of Fine Arts, UNSW).
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