Pheme

Pheme, a goddess in Greco-Roman mythology, is the personification of rumor and gossip. Drawing parallels between Pheme and social media allows us to provide social commentary on the values of contemporary culture within political and cultural landscapes across America. Stylistically this image is loosely based on Rococo paintings of the 18th century. The idyllic setting is contrasted by a darker undercurrent that reflects on contemporary issues associated with social media and society as a whole. Elements such as mylar heart balloons, poppy’s, and assault rifles allow us to playfully shift back and forth between whimsical and cautionary.