'Man Versus Machines’ is a portrayal of the human experience amidst the relentless march of technology. Amongst the downtown splendor, a solitary human figure symbolizes resilience and the enduring human spirit. Yet, the artwork also hints at an underlying tension, where modern existence is entangled with technology and we face the paradox of our reliance on the creations that both empower and constrain us. The omnipresence of machines surrounding the figure evokes a sense of being observed, as if hunted prey, by the very technology meant to serve us.
This painting was a finalist in The Lethbridge 20000 Small Scale Art Award 2024.
Note: Also available as a limited edition print, see listing in artist's profile.
Reference image credit: Tim Hiorns.
This artwork has a stained Tasmanian oak shadow frame with the framed dimensions of 64cm (w) x 64cm (h) x 5.5cm (d).