What does the life of modern man look like? What is important? To which activity does he devote his time? Does his first thought go to his family? to friends? to relations with them? After an in-depth analysis, unfortuently it is possible to conclude that what attracts his attention the most, especially in recent years, is social media, which has changed daily behaviors and flooded opinions with prejudices.
More and more people of all ages are using them, and many of us not only have an account on social networks, but also need to log in every day or even several times a day. Furthermore, we can see that during many down-to-earth activities it appears essential to have a smartphone with a camera and Internet access always with you, as the network constantly encourages sharing snapshots and thoughts of private life, providing individuals with the feeling of existing, but lifting in the meanwhile delicate issues of the limits of privacy. Are there places or situations where a photographic reportage is not put online? Are there any moments when not being connected to the use of mobile devices seems normal? In fact, “Social Toilet” ironically represents one of the most important and radical changes that have taken place in the modern world.
The installation places the viewer in a narrow and overwhelming environment that gives the impression of a room of fear. There are apparently favorable conditions for the recipient, but the presence of a series of already pervasive logos symbolizes the hundreds of thousands of profiles visited daily on social networks. The only object that usually appears as a symbolic place of privacy and confidentiality prompts us to ask very important questions: is it possible to really believe that private life is safe? Or can social media give a greater sense of security inside homes? “Social Toilet” induces the observer to imagine a better world in which people use technological innovations in a conscious (and fun) way.
Installation (100 x 100 x 200cm)
Installation detail
Installation detail
Installation (100 x 100 x 200cm)
2017