Artist Mike Mellia Comments on Society's Technology-driven Vanity
Meghan Young — July 23, 2014 — Fashion
References: mikemellia & coolhunting
This selfie culture photo series explores the idea of vanity in modern technology-driven societies. Cleverly titled, 'A Selfie a Day Keeps the Doctor Away,' the mastermind behind the series writes, "In social media, the prototypical "selfie" usually lies at one of two extremes: either mundane normalcy or unbridled megalomania. My Instagram account examines how social media is influencing self-portraiture."
Created and shot by Mike Mellia, which is known for his portraiture, this selfie culture photo series maintains his appreciation for classical art. Poised and pensive, the images all follow a similar formula save for some props such as turbans, swaths of silk and cigarettes. Each image is accompanied by a witty quip such as, "That one time I founded the Roman Empire" and "That one time I beat up Clint Eastwood."
Created and shot by Mike Mellia, which is known for his portraiture, this selfie culture photo series maintains his appreciation for classical art. Poised and pensive, the images all follow a similar formula save for some props such as turbans, swaths of silk and cigarettes. Each image is accompanied by a witty quip such as, "That one time I founded the Roman Empire" and "That one time I beat up Clint Eastwood."
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