Final Feature: Lost in the Loop

By Mia Di Panfilo The morning light barely touches the windowsill in Haneil Chowdary’s Toronto apartment before his hand reaches instinctively toward his phone. The glow of the lock screen reflects in his eyes before he’s even aware of what he’s doing. 6:43 a.m. He hasn’t even gotten out of bed. Notifications bloom across the…

Photo Element Assignment

From the moment we wake up until late at night, we are constantly surrounded by screens. The series of photographs captures the cycle of digital addiction, including its inability to be broken, the allure of reminders, and the frustration that comes with relapsing. The want  to stay hooked persists even after quitting, permeating daily activities…