Synthetic Confinement
£74.50Price
A vision of artificial entrapment, Synthetic Confinement captures the eerie juxtaposition of human identity and synthetic evolution. The figure—wrapped in layers of glossy, translucent plastic with intersecting pastel-hued bands—seems both suffocated and preserved, as if frozen in time. The blacked-out eye openings erase individuality, transforming the subject into a mannequin of modernity, an avatar of forced conformity.
The pastel pink background softens the severity of the piece, yet enhances its unsettling nature, making the subject feel both hyperreal and disturbingly alien. The plastic folds reflect light, giving the illusion of movement, while the trapped, almost breathless stance suggests themes of self-containment, transformation, and the suffocating embrace of progress.
This artwork can be interpreted as a commentary on consumerism, where synthetic beauty wraps around the individual like packaging, or as a meditation on personal identity, where layers of expectation and artificiality obscure authenticity. It speaks to those who feel trapped in societal constructs—suffocated by trends, confined by norms, and reshaped by external forces.
Artistic Style & Influences:
Futurism & Postmodern Surrealism – A distorted view of human expression through artificial means.
Fashion & Dystopian Aesthetics – The wrapping mimics haute couture elements but with a claustrophobic edge.
Hyperrealistic & Conceptual Photography – A photographic approach that turns into an abstract commentary on existence.
Perfect for:
Futuristic art collectors
Modern décor lovers
Those drawn to thought-provoking, dystopian themes
This artwork would make a striking statement on canvas or framed prints, drawing viewers into its paradox—where beauty and restraint merge into one suffocating yet mesmerizing vision.
• 10 mil (0.25 mm) thick paper
• Paper weight: 260 g/m²
• .75” (1.9 cm) thick ayous wood frame
• Acrylite front protector
• Hanging hardware included
• Blank product components in the US sourced from Japan and the US
• Blank product components in the EU sourced from Japan and Latvia
How to attach hooks on 24″ × 36″ horizontal frames:
Place each of the mounting hooks 1 inch (2.5 cm) from frame corners when hanging horizontally.
Age restrictions: For adults
EU Warranty: 2 years
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