This piece delves into the phenomenon of "bed rotting", where people cocoon themselves in bed all day, binge watching shows, doom-scrolling social media, or playing video games. The artwork provides a stark depiction of the sense of isolation one can feel, even in our hyper-connected digital era.
Using tools like Midjourney, Pika Labs' text-to-video, and Runway ML Gen 2 text-to-video, the piece incorporates real headlines from the r/nottheonion, a subreddit famous for its peculiar and often unbelievable real-world news stories.
Adding a layer of depth to "Let Me Rot" characters and scenes from previous works show up on the screens, subtly weaving a narrative thread that connects this piece with past creations. Each screen animates a different headline or current event, creating a vivid contrast between the isolated experiences of the individual and the tumultuous outside world. The glitch effects symbolize the sense of disorientation and mental noise that can result from constant media exposure.
In essence, it is a reflection on modern life— the struggle to find personal space and a sense of self in a world that's always connected, always buzzing. It is an exploration of the interplay between passive retreat and relentless media bombardment. It's a stark portrayal of isolation amid the relentless digital chatter that defines our era.
17s | 2400 x 3000
