The work is a metaphor for contemporary
society immersed in technology and digital reality. The central idea is
humanity’s retreat into the virtual world, dependence on gadgets and social
networks, which weaken real connections and isolate people from one another.
The composition reflects a troubling
trend: people are distancing themselves from nature, from each other, and from
themselves, turning reality into a backdrop for content. Selfies, symbolizing
narcissism and self-identification through technology, dominate modern life.
The work references the “Universe 25”
experiment, where overpopulation and resource abundance led to the degradation
of social bonds and the collapse of the population. Rey raises the question:
might humanity repeat this fate if it continues to retreat into the illusory
world of virtual technologies?
Color and composition enhance the sense
of loneliness and emptiness: each figure is absorbed in their own screen,
losing the ability for real interaction. The piece evokes anxiety and
reflection about the future and our connection to reality
