Static Communication, 2023
Mixed Media Video
In the age of Web 3, smartphones, AI, and social media, we are connected more than ever; technology has become a common denominator in the way we interact, communicate, and walk in this world. This video analyzes the historical timeline of communicative devices and allows the users to self determine the implications and societal gains of communication technology. Humanity in the post pandemic era experienced a cultural reset: the merge of digital and physical lives, where curated self presentation is most valuable. At a time where our attention becomes currency, we must question when attention becomes richer than experience.
Through a combination of archival footage, academic interviews, and animations, “Static Communication” explores the idea of being disconnected as a result of hyperconnection, offering a thought provoking reflection on the human experience. This video examines both the societal and psychological effects of technology, and asks the viewer “How can we use technology to enhance, rather than replace, human connection?”
