Original Painting

Digital Medusa

Avatar, Paintings

In Greek mythology, Medusa was a figure of tragic transformation—a beautiful maiden cursed into a monster with a gaze that turned men to stone. Digital Medusa reinvents this myth for the modern world, where the all-consuming power of technology has become our new Gorgon. In this painting, Medusa’s iconic serpentine hair is meticulously crafted from real USB cables and plugs, visually representing the very digital threads that connect and entangle us.

Her face, a haunting shade of blue and black, mimics the cold glow of a cell phone screen, reflecting the endless hours we spend staring into its depths. The figures in the background, a silent gallery of petrified statues, serve as a stark warning. They are the youngsters who have already surrendered to the digital abyss, losing themselves in its gaze. The artwork is a powerful reflection on our modern-day distractions and the profound disconnection they create.

Dimension

25.1"(W) x 18.6"(H)

Medium

Acrylic, wires, mixed medium on Canvas

Year Created

March 2020

Framing

Temporary frame

Cultural Details

This piece explores the profound shift in human interaction and consciousness in the digital age. It draws a parallel between the mythical Medusa and our modern technology, both of which captivate and immobilize us. The artwork suggests that our constant engagement with screens is a spiritual stasis, a literal “petrification” of the soul, urging us to find a way back to true, real-world connection.

Artist's Personal Note

“Digital Medusa serves as a warning and a call to reflection. We are so absorbed by our screens that we’ve lost sight of the world around us. We need a modern mirror of our own to see ourselves and the reality we’re ignoring.”