Validation

"My artwork explores how seeking validation from the internet, in the form of small heart-shaped buttons, can have negative effects on an individual's mental wellness and self-esteem. The individual in the piece looks disappointed as she believes she doesn't have enough likes that cause a spiral of her not believing she is good enough. My generation especially places extreme emphasis on the number of likes a post gets and shapes their entire self-image based on the feedback of complete strangers on the internet."

Submitted by ​Natalie Flores