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Name: Eva Skinner	School:
Title: Out of the box	Medium: Video
Description: How neurosis can distort an individual’s perception of reality through various contexts.

ARTIST STATEMENT

“Out of the Box” is an exploration of the influence of the digital world on individuals’ mental health. As the contemporary world gradually transitions to the virtual plane, we are forced into the box of digital identity, and preconceived ideals of ‘self’. The confines of this online platform are reflected in the restricted field of view for each artwork; only part of the individual is ever seen, reminiscent of the edited ideals of reality portrayed by a person’s ‘digital diary’.

ARTWORK PROCESS

In planning ‘Out of the Box’ I aimed to produce a body of work which communicated the detrimental effects of the digital world on mental health. I photographed each image comprising ‘Out of the Box’ using an epson printer. To create repetition and distortion in each of my images, I ensured each photograph was captured in segments to allow the subject of each image to move whilst the photograph was being taken, creating a warped and repetitive effect. I additionally placed coloured cellophane and water over the lens to further distort my images. I then used photoshop technologies to gradually

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Eva Skinner

I am a keen young artist who is passionate about photography and digital art mediums. I am greatly inspired by the works of German photographer, Andreas Gursky, and his manipulation of digital photographs to create new and complex art pieces. I enjoy making art for myself, and find it helps me communicate personal thoughts, feelings, and experiences in new and interesting ways. Many of my works centre on themes of neurosis and the human condition, and I hope to de-stigmatise these concepts through my artworks.