Deleted Childhood
🏅2026 Finalist – Student Art Exhibition
Violett Macias
Grade 11 — Morse High School
In the Artist’s Words
Young generations are growing up with technology instead of the toys we once cherished.
When I made “Deleted Childhood”, I thought about how young generations are growing up with technology instead of the toys we once cherished. I included a plush bunny sitting in an empty bedroom to symbolize the abandonment of a simpler and more innocent time. My goal was to evoke a feeling of nostalgia in an attempt to revive this fleeting childhood experience.
🖌 Medium — Digital Illustration
🎨 Theme — Mental Health + Technology
About the Program
The FOCUS on Impact Student Art Exhibition, presented by the San Diego Film Foundation, empowers students to explore important social issues through creative expression. By transforming research and reflection into art, young artists inspire dialogue, build empathy, and demonstrate the power of storytelling to create positive change.
Learn more about the FOCUS on Impact program →
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