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Size: 85 x 120 cmMaterial: canvas, acrylic, spray painting, markersWas 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.
• The artwork comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. • The artwork is signed by the artist on the verso (back). • The artwork is shipped stretched on a wooden frame (stretcher bars) and does not include an outer frame. • The painting is delivered in a specially equipped shipping container, so you don’t have to worry about the integrity of the artwork during transit. • Colors may vary slightly from what you see on your screen due to monitor and lighting differences. • Please inspect the package and artwork upon delivery (with the courier or at the post office). The shipment is insured. • If the artwork is not damaged at the time of delivery, returns are not accepted
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.
• The artwork comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. • The artwork is signed by the artist on the verso (back). • The artwork is shipped stretched on a wooden frame (stretcher bars) and does not include an outer frame. • The painting is delivered in a specially equipped shipping container, so you don’t have to worry about the integrity of the artwork during transit. • Colors may vary slightly from what you see on your screen due to monitor and lighting differences. • Please inspect the package and artwork upon delivery (with the courier or at the post office). The shipment is insured. • If the artwork is not damaged at the time of delivery, returns are not accepted