This glitch portrait of a man in profile is an exploration of how humans conflict with technology; can we coexist and embrace technology without letting it take over who we are as individuals? A glitch is a short-term, accidental error in a system. Glitches are common in the world of technology and are usually brief interruptions on screens/monitors that quickly resolve themselves. This painting explores the aesthetic effect when those glitches don’t self-correct.
This textured artwork was painted in acrylic with warm tones in the areas of reflected light, contrasting with cooler and darker green tones in the areas of shadow. There is a powerful facial expression and the sharp horizontal glitch lines juxtapose the colors. These intentional errors, or controlled imperfections, help create a visually arresting piece.
