40" x 54"
Inkjet on canvas, polyester thread
This work examines YouTube's pulpy, viral ecosystem popular among younger viewers. It collages content that oscillates between two emotions driving online virality. The "shock" comes from paranormal jump scares and claustrophobic cave exploration videos. The narcotic "awe" appears in Studio Ghibli-inspired audio visualizers and cargo ship footage in choppy waters. Inspired by Warhol's Death and Disaster series, it reflects how these emotional triggers shape digital engagement and attention economies.
