Erica Gibbs
Self Portrait with Old Filter
Painting
2025
Acrylic, vinyl, and print transfer on canvas
18x36"
This piece expresses my frustrations with the loss of autonomy and privacy I experience when my smartphone is used by corporations to profit off of both my attention and my human need for connection. The text was the caption of a popular meme when I was in high school that I felt strongly about and screenshotted for safekeeping.
Work by
Erica Gibbs
Drawing & Painting, Minor in Illustration
“Artificial Intimacy explores the impact of technology on communication within my close relationships, examining contemporary dependencies on technology to forge bonds and maintain connections. These...” [More]