Bronte McDonald

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Simulated Realities of Isolation

During lockdown we were forced into a world drifting between 'natural life' and an 'artificial life'. We became reliant on technology to stay in contact with loved ones, friends, colleagues etc - an artificial world filled with fake news and fabricated lifestyles. And yet, it was our only way of keeping in touch with what our friends and families were doing at home.

Additionally, lockdown forced us back into reality. We were made to engage with those who were around us, as well as immerse oneself in our surrounding environment. It allowed for families to rekindle their connections and spend quality time together.

My work explores this interesting tension between reality and fantasy, the natural and the artificial. Through the use of electronics, I have created moving 'creatures' and objects, which blur the boundaries between, real and artificial, natural and man-made. I explore the common experiences of lockdown, such as a sense of disconnection, the interconnectedness of society, how we as organisms relate to our environment, as well as our frustrations during such an uncertain period in history.