colored markers, ink; 20×16”
One of the biggest responsibilities for any teenager is getting your driver’s license, unfortunately I have yet to obtain mine. However, considering how common distracted driving is in today’s age, it’s hard to blame me.
Texting is viewed by scientists and public safety experts as particularly dangerous as it requires a driver’s visual, manual, and cognitive attention. The federal government and many states responded by enacting laws that restrict the usage of mobile electronic devices by drivers. What I drew was a male monochrome figure, driving in his car. His face is being obscured by various pop ups, showcasing the various ways any driver can be distracted on the road. Using colored markers, I colored the distractions while leaving everything else monochrome. I also used hatching in the background and the main figure. To outline the figure, I used a thin sharpie, and on the distractions I used a thick sharpie.
Distracted driving is a serious issue, and it harms a lot of people, even those who aren’t in the driver’s seat. I think I speak for everybody when I say that this is one problem that the world would be better without.”
ARTIST BIO: Ethan Bridge is a grade 12 student at Butler Tech School of Art studying art under art teacher Mary Catherine Ruby.