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Size: 85 x 120 cm
Material: canvas, acrylic, spray painting, markers
Was painted: in 2024
In this striking piece, Murt Burner reimagines the traditional figure of Jesus as Xylo, the God of Digital Salvation. This deity does not save souls but rather grants absolution in the form of social media validation, algorithmic favor, and digital immortality. With a crown of thorns now woven from network cables and data spikes, Xylo’s visage bears the burden of endless connectivity—a reflection of humanity’s insatiable hunger for relevance and belonging in a virtual realm.
The slight pink blush on his cheek serves as a stark contrast to his otherwise somber expression, symbolizing the facade of happiness and fulfillment portrayed online. Behind him, chaotic symbols and markings evoke the digital noise that both uplifts and drowns us. Xylo is a reminder of our paradoxical existence in the digital age: always connected yet deeply isolated, constantly seen but seldom understood.
This painting invites viewers to reflect on the social and psychological toll of our relentless pursuit of digital validation, questioning whether salvation through the screen is truly liberation or a modern form of enslavement. In the digital pantheon, Xylo holds dominion over our avatars, influencing our dreams, desires, and insecurities, as he stands as a deity not of redemption, but of relentless digital engagement.
Shipping cost and paperwork to move the painting around the world is free of charge.
The painting is delivered on a stretcher in a specially equipped shipping container. So you don't have to worry about the integrity of the goods.
The painting comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by experts.
Material: canvas, acrylic, spray painting, markers
Was painted: in 2024
In this striking piece, Murt Burner reimagines the traditional figure of Jesus as Xylo, the God of Digital Salvation. This deity does not save souls but rather grants absolution in the form of social media validation, algorithmic favor, and digital immortality. With a crown of thorns now woven from network cables and data spikes, Xylo’s visage bears the burden of endless connectivity—a reflection of humanity’s insatiable hunger for relevance and belonging in a virtual realm.
The slight pink blush on his cheek serves as a stark contrast to his otherwise somber expression, symbolizing the facade of happiness and fulfillment portrayed online. Behind him, chaotic symbols and markings evoke the digital noise that both uplifts and drowns us. Xylo is a reminder of our paradoxical existence in the digital age: always connected yet deeply isolated, constantly seen but seldom understood.
This painting invites viewers to reflect on the social and psychological toll of our relentless pursuit of digital validation, questioning whether salvation through the screen is truly liberation or a modern form of enslavement. In the digital pantheon, Xylo holds dominion over our avatars, influencing our dreams, desires, and insecurities, as he stands as a deity not of redemption, but of relentless digital engagement.
Shipping cost and paperwork to move the painting around the world is free of charge.
The painting is delivered on a stretcher in a specially equipped shipping container. So you don't have to worry about the integrity of the goods.
The painting comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by experts.