The paradox of the real
At Southampton City Art Gallery 18th May - 8th June 2019 Deborah Goatley-Birch Acrylic and ink on wood The paradox of the real Through digital reproduction using smartphones, the practice of visual creation has become instantaneous and widespread. Photo filter applications used for posts on social media platforms have re-invented the beauty ideal by a simulation of reality. Consumers of the digital image are usually familiar with image manipulation and are happy to continue excepting this fiction.
