Apoti Iran

Backstory & Inspiration
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“Apoti Iran” (Vision Box) expands on the themes of media distortion and emotional isolation, evolving from my earlier work “Screened Souls.” Rooted in the Yoruba perspective on perception and technology, the piece examines how screens shape reality, capturing both their allure and their unsettling power. The title reinforces the cultural fusion of tradition and modernity, framing media as both a window and a barrier between us and the world.
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Inspired by the haunting effects of digital immersion, this artwork explores the fine line between captivation and consumption. The character’s intense gaze through a vintage television screen symbolizes our complex relationship with media; how it can both inform and entrap us, leaving us in a state of fascination, fear, and disconnection.
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Concepts & Details
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The haunting, wide-eyed expression conveys a mix of curiosity and anxiety, drawing viewers into the character’s emotional state. Sweat details heighten the tension, suggesting distress, while the worn red television frame grounds the piece in a nostalgic yet eerie aesthetic. The detailed dials and buttons add to the vintage feel, reinforcing the idea of being trapped within an outdated, unrelenting cycle of media consumption.
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The rough linework and static-like specks mimic signal distortion, reinforcing the theme of a skewed reality shaped by screens. The contrast between muted earthy tones and vibrant red accents ensures the gaze remains the focal point, intensifying the piece’s emotional impact.
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Viewer Takeaway
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“Apoti Iran” challenges viewers to examine their own relationship with media and technology, questioning how screens alter perception and affect emotional well-being. The piece serves as a visual reflection of modern digital entrapment, urging introspection on the ways media shapes our fears, desires, and sense of reality.