Fractured Universe

"Rekt Arcade Machine" is an artwork that delves into the early stages of our entanglement with technology, long before the era of computers and smartphones. It features a character with a TV head, engrossed in an old-school arcade machine, where the screen displays only static. This static is a metaphor for the loss of self in the mesmerizing grip of early digital media, highlighting how even primitive tech had the power to captivate and distort reality. The figure, entranced and isolated, symbolizes the initial stages of society"s obsession with digital realms, foreshadowing the deeper immersion that would follow with modern technology. In the background, a large eyeball looms, representing the ever-present, watchful nature of technology in our lives, even from its arcade beginnings, and its potential to overshadow individual creativity and spirit.

Artist: Sachcoo THEARTY Medium: .GIF, 256x256 pixels (10x upscaled) 107 frames, 31 layers, 50fps, asesprite Creation Date: November 17th-20th, 2023 

