Lucia Fitzsimmons
About Me
Hello, my name is Lucia Fitzsimmons.
I have a strong interest in video editing/graphic styles within AfterEffects and TouchDesigner.
My work uses different types of media and overlays different colours and effects to create eye-catching visuals. I enjoy creating work which engages the audience and starts a conversation. I have a strong background in Art and Design involving Photography, acrylic painting, sketching, and graphics.
Behind the Screen
Created using Processing, After Effects and Own Footage
Behind the Screen is an interactive installation about the downsides of social media and ‘doom scrolling’. This invites you to stand in front of the camera and witness the chaos which unfolds. As mobile phones become the forefront of our lives, the truth behind the screen slowly unfolds, feeding us toxic and overwhelming information that keeps us hooked.
The blue light from our devices keeps us alert at night instead of helping us wind down and relax, which disrupts our sleep. This brings awareness to the amount of time we spend online and makes you realise that everything becomes a blur whilst scrolling for hours.
The video will become more overwhelming and harder to read the longer you stand in front of the camera.
Is it really worth it?
How long will you stay…
At the start of the installation, you are invited to stand in front of the webcam for it to analyse your face, ready to begin the scrolling of videos.
At this point in the installation the graphics appear bolder,harder to read and more overwhelming making the person unaware of what they are truly seeing.
This is what the user will see before walking into
