low fire clay, acrylic paint, wire, cardboard, paper, hot glue, super glue, modge podge; 16x10x 9”
“This work examines how, through the media and the internet, people in America are influenced by misinformation. The consequences of misinformation extend beyond individual discussion; they undermine public trust in scientific guidance and disrupt accurate information. Moreover, this project explores how individuals who believe untruths online tend to be harsh and open about their misinformed opinions. This dynamic can silence other people who are not as loud, angry, or aggressive, further amplifying misinformation and inhibiting rational discourse. As a result, the overall quality of public debate suffers, and it becomes more difficult for accurate information to gain visibility. My goal for this project was to convey this message successfully and attempt to enlighten people who are misinformed. I feel very passionate about this because everything online can be edited or formed to look a certain way. To prevent the spread of incorrect information, we need to be educated and be able to tell when something is false.”
ARTIST BIO: Anna WALLACE is a grade 12 student at Turpin High School studying art under art teacher Emily Casagrande.