A phone on a horse juxtaposes two powerful symbols of cutting-edge technology from different eras. Historically, the horse was a vital force for human progress, enhancing livelihoods through its strength and speed. Today, technology plays a similar role, shaping our lives in profound ways, though it is less external—fully integrated into our daily existence. Influenced by Umberto Boccioni’s The City Rises, I elongate the horse to symbolise speed and modernity. While Boccioni captured the rapid acceleration of the modern world, my piece reflects on how progress has evolved and the complexities of our reliance on technology.
