Aminah • 14 • Dublin

This artwork shows two people standing In a park, fully focused on their phones. Behind them, the sky glows with warm colours- blue, pink, and purple-as the sun sets, casting a peaceful light over the landscape. Trees, creates a calm, natural scene, but the two figures are too absorbed in their screens to notice. Their posture-standing close but heads down-captures how, in today's world, people can be physically present but mentally distant, caught up in technology. The beautiful setting around them highlights what they're missing by staying glued to their phones. The piece makes us think about how often technology pulls us away from real experiences. It suggests that while screens connect us in some ways, they also make us miss out on the beauty and peace right in front of us. This image encourages viewers to find a better balance, appreciating the natural world and moments around them rather than staying so wrapped up in digital devices.