Message Art

I've been fascinated for some time by the symbols that exists in the text messages and email transactions that we, as a society, have so completely embraced. Each month, in the U.S. alone, 75 billion text messages are sent over 265+ million mobile phones. In those messages — and in the computer inboxes holding professional and social communications each day — are the details of our lives. These messages may be typed to start romance, deliver humor, create friendships, share resentment, express sorrow, plan appointments, end relationships, or of course, transact business. We have created a whole system of iconography, a symbolic language to translate feelings and emotions where none can be expressed, otherwise. Using these emoticons as inspiration, I’ve been creating digital art. Below, I’ve included a random sampling for your enjoyment. Please feel free to share your thoughts, and if you have any interest in purchasing one, please email me at dflinchum@ir77.com. While these are not yet available for sale, I would be happy to consider custom orders and to facilitate a transaction.