Human Consumption

Medium Description

Acrylic on canvas

Artist Description

One canvas with 3 silhouettes that are devouring various
types of mass media.  Whether it be TV,
headsets, or a cell phone, all 3 believe they are learning and expanding their
knowledge. Being able to access information from anywhere, anytime, feeds them
the belief that they are aware and informed consumers. In actuality they are not.
They are unaware that the media is consuming them. Their loss of attention spans
and critical thinking has rendered them unable to distinguish between facts and
opinions. They’ve lost the hunger for knowledge and replaced it with swipes on
a screen. Unfortunately, it is the Media that is consuming them. They are reduced
to being followers.