This series of works encompasses various aspects of Lin’s everyday life, including family life, social functions, random snapshots, and street observations. Without exception, figures in the paintings are deeply engrossed in the use of electronic devices, unable to divert their attention from their screens. Internet addiction has become a widespread issue in modern society. According to the “2019 General Survey on Digital of People with Mobile Phones” released by the National Communications Commission (NCC), the percentage of mobile phone users in Taiwan accessing the internet through their devices has steadily increased. It rose significantly from 35.3% in 2011 to 88.2% in 2018, and further climbed to 89.8% in 2019.1 The internet has become the primary source for acquiring information and entertainment in people’s daily lives. With the rise of self-media and social networking platforms, as well as the versatility and convenience of web portals, accessing information from various websites has become effortless.
This series of works encompasses various aspects of Lin’s everyday life, including family life, social functions, random snapshots, and street observations. Without exception, figures in the paintings are deeply engrossed in the use of electronic devices, unable to divert their attention from their screens. Internet addiction has become a widespread issue in modern society. According to the “2019 General Survey on Digital of People with Mobile Phones” released by the National Communications Commission (NCC), the percentage of mobile phone users in Taiwan accessing the internet through their devices has steadily increased. It rose significantly from 35.3% in 2011 to 88.2% in 2018, and further climbed to 89.8% in 2019.1 The internet has become the primary source for acquiring information and entertainment in people’s daily lives. With the rise of self-media and social networking platforms, as well as the versatility and convenience of web portals, accessing information from various websites has become effortless.