Dual Selfie 

Alex Gross, known for his contemporary hyperrealist paintings, challenges viewers with his "Dual Selfie," a commentary on modern life and its obsession with self-representation. The painting depicts two young women, one holding a smartphone and capturing a selfie, while the other gazes off into the distance, perhaps contemplating the meaning behind the seemingly trivial act. The background, featuring a nuclear power plant and scattered confetti-like dots, adds an unsettling undertone to the scene, suggesting the fleeting nature of life and the potential consequences of our actions. The artwork, with its blend of realism and unsettling symbolism, prompts viewers to consider the impact of technology on our perceptions of ourselves and the world.