schema

“A schema describes an organized pattern of thought or behavior. It can also be described as a mental structure of pre-conceived ideas, a framework representing some aspect of the world,

or a system of organizing and perceiving new information.” Schema is a visual exploration of how technology has altered the way that we see the world around us, communicate with each other, and gain information. The psychological presence of technology has blurred the boundaries between public and private spaces, creating a new system of organizing and perceiving information. I recontextualize these systems in a way to analyze and consider their use and presence in my own life, and also create the space to critically consider how they are changing the world we live in. 

The ubiquity of mobile devices in society has the general public is immune to their place in our society. When confronted by someone captivated by a mobile device, the assumption is that they are immersed in the virtual world. In 2009, I began using a camera phone to collect 30-second videos in public spaces. Over time, I realized that I could be physically closer to people if I was immersed in my phone. I am primarily interested in the relationship of those being observed to the mobile device.