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 and interpersonal interactions.
Headline: Hooked from the Moment We Wake
Caption: A phone screen glows with notifications in the dim morning light as a hand reaches for it in bed, Tuesday, March 26, 2025. The image highlights how digital habits start before the day even begins.
Headline: The First Step: Unplugging
Caption: Angelica Torelli places her phone face down on a table beside her work, Tuesday, March 25, 2024. Her effort to disconnect is met with the challenge of keeping the device within reach.
Headline: The Urge to Check
Caption: Angelica Torelli hesitates, looking over her notebook at her phone lying nearby on a table, Tuesday, March 26, 2025. Even without notifications, the temptation remains.
Headline: The Detox Struggle
Caption: Angelica Torelli slowly moves towards picking up her phone, struggling with staying away from the device, Tuesday, March 26, 2025. She is defeated, already knowing what will happen next.
Headline: Lost in the Digital Scroll
Caption: Angelica Torelli gives up and scrolls through social media on her phone while her work remains discarded on the floor nearby, Tuesday, March 26, 2025. The scene reflects the constant pull between work and leisure in the digital world.
Headline: Trapped in the Scroll
Caption: Angelica Torelli slouches on the couch, eyes fixed on her phone, Tuesday, March 25, 2024. Despite efforts to unplug, the digital pull proves too strong.
Headline: Scrolling into the Night
Caption: Angelica Torelli lies awake in bed at 2:00 a.m., eyes tired as her phone screen glows, Tuesday, March 26, 2025. The hunched over position reflects the impact of screen addiction.
Headline: A Moment of Reflection
Caption: Angelica Torelli has her hands covering her face, phone placed away on the bed, while she’s wondering when this cycle will stop, Tuesday, March 25, 2024. The scene captures the internal struggle of disconnecting from digital life.