#Selfieaddict 

Lucia Heffernan created this painting, "#Selfieaddict," with oil on canvas. The composition is strikingly intimate, dominated by the close-up perspective of a German Shepherd taking a selfie. The soft, diffused light on the dog's fur and the pale blue backdrop create a sense of immediacy. Heffernan uses the semiotics of contemporary culture to challenge our perceptions of value and self-representation. The dog, a symbol of loyalty and instinct, is ironically engaging in a very human, arguably superficial act. The visual elements destabilize the established meaning of "selfie" culture, usually associated with human narcissism, by placing it within the animal world. This contrast compels us to question the authenticity and values behind our digital personas. Ultimately, the painting functions as a commentary on contemporary society, reflecting our obsessions and inviting a reconsideration of what we project to the world, and why.