Phone Check

Phone Check" by Alvira Ferreira is an oil on canvas that explores the interplay between technology and intimacy. The composition features two figures seated on a couch, the woman on the left is checking her phone while biting her lip. Leaning on her, a man rests all his weight with his eyes are closed. Although the two figures are very close physically, they are facing away from each other. The woman seems to be in her own world on her phone.

This artwork transcends mere representation by highlighting the tension between presence and distraction. The Woman’s gaze is both absorbed and estranged by the device in hand. The man seems to be trying to be close to her but she is lost to him."Phone Check" serves not only as a visual narrative but also as a commentary on contemporary life—a reminder of how the devices meant to unite us can often isolate us instead, urging a reflection on our digital habits and their impact on genuine connections.