The Raft of "Selfie- Obsessed"

Size with frame: 75.5 cm x 88.5 cm
Size with out frame: 64.7 cm x 78.7 cm
The Raft of the Selfie-Obsessed" is a satirical exploration of the modern condition, inspired by“The Raft of the Medusa”, painted by Théodore Géricault in 1818 - 1819. This is a masterpiece that encapsulates the harrowing tale of the French naval frigate Méduse. The painting, a dramatic portrayal of the shipwreck survivors adrift on a makeshift raft, serves as a powerful commentary on the human struggle for survival, the consequences of leadership failures, and the enduring resilience of the human spirit. In this contemporary rendition, the tumultuous waves of the sea are replaced by a sea of smartphones, and the desperate struggle for survival is reimagined as a frantic quest for the perfect selfie. The figures on this digital raft, depicted with dark humour, clamber over one another in a frenzied pursuit of virtual validation, their expressions of terror and desperation juxtaposed with the glow of screens. This painting juxtaposed how the people reacted to the initial. Phase of Covid-19. With
a touch of irony, this piece invites viewers to consider the absurdity of a world where the allure of likes and follows eclipses even the most fundamental instincts for self-preservation.