Emmy Syson

Addiction is often perceived by society as a problem related to specific activities such as drug use and alcoholism. This is on account of stereotypes perpetuated by media representation. However, other more covert and less visible addictions feature in the lives of many people, and these have statistically increased during COVID-19.

This body of work considers both the representation of these hidden issues but also the implication of media responsibility through a play on consumerist branding and their associated warning messages.