Emily Akerman

Woman vs. Gadget

Illustration
2026
Risograph Print
8.5 x 11
Woman vs. Gadget is a harrowing illustration of the never-ending, symbiotic relationship Poofy holds with her cochlear implant, the tool that connects her to the hearing world. The implant hovers above her, a presence that does not ask permission, quietly asserting its power over the life built around it.

Share with someone

Woman vs. Gadget
Woman vs. Gadget
divider
2026, GradEX 111

Work by

Emily Akerman aka. Poofy

Illustration, Visual Storytelling, Deaf Visual Image Art (De'VIA)

“Beyond Hearing is series of works exploring the Deaf experience and an individual’s agency in a hearing-centered world. ...” [More]