Iman Aryaan Fadil, Escape into the Virtual World

Iman Aryaan Fadil, Escape into the Virtual World, acrylic on canvas

This artwork explores a youth’s growing obsession with gadgets as both refuge and burden. Immersed in screens, he retreats from daily pressures, yet becomes trapped in mental fragmentation and frustration. The piece reflects how digital dependence offers temporary escape while quietly eroding focus, responsibility, and emotional balance.

See and Wonder:

• Observe the three human figures. What are they doing?

• Based on their expressions and gestures, what could they be feeling or thinking?

Activity:

• Estimate how much time you spend “inside” your gadgets each day. Choose 3 words that describe the feeling of being “inside” your favourite app or game.

• Which aspect of your real life is your screentime slowly taking you away from? (e.g. sleep, focus, relationships)