Genevieve Kelly

Perth Modern School

Year 11

Digital animation

Video projection

When a butterfly emerges early from its chrysalis, there is a next to zero chance of it surviving for more than a few days, let alone living its full lifespan. The time spent within a chrysalis is used to develop wings, and the struggle to hatch develops the butterfly’s strength, allowing it to fly. When humans or technology eliminate this struggle and artificially hatch them, butterflies don’t survive for long. This parallels Generation Alpha’s relationship with technology. Their prolific use of technology allows this younger generation to eliminate many struggles from their lives: boredom, social anxiety, anything that can be streamlined through technology.