Faculty of Design
Illustration
Hadia Shahid
Synthetic Idol
Illustration
2024
“Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image.”Citizens gather in worship before a massive, glowing holographic figure; an artificial idol representing flawless beauty and divine perfection. The scene critiques a futuristic dystopia where technology creates ideals to be idolized, digital illusions, and unattainable standards.
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