This photographer removes mobile devices from his pictures to show how addicted we have become...
American adults who use social networks are becoming more and more numerous, according to a recent study by the Pew Research Center, which estimates that there are 65% on social networks right now. The study concluded, and it's the same for Europe, that it is increasingly rare to have eye contact with others or see smiles when you go for a walk on the streets. Could the blame be placed on mobile devices?
Photographer Eric Pickersgil decided to speak about what he defines as a scourge, and he had a great idea: to create a series of photos that would leave a mark in people's minds and make everyone react. The idea is simple: photograph strangers in their daily lives and remove their devices from the photos later. This is the 'Removed' project. Our photographer got his inspiration during an observation he made one morning while he was in a New York cafe.
'Family is sitting next to me at Illium Cafe. They are so disconnected from one another. Not much talking. Father and two daughters have their own phones out. Mom doesn't have one. She stares out the window, sad and alone in the company of her closest family. Dad looks up every so often to announce some obscure piece of info he found online. No one replies. I am saddened by the use of technology for interaction in exchange for not interacting. This has never happened before and I doubt we have scratched the surface of the social impact of this new experience. Mom has her phone out now...'
By Straker Julia
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