Spending money on a student budget

The artwork "Spending Money on a Student Budget" by Gabriel Labonté-Pelletier merges elements of popular culture and digital imagery to explore the fragility of the image. The composition features an ornate sword and a video game character, symbolizing the tensions between the virtual world and economic reality. The background, referencing credit cards, highlights the impact of consumption on student life. This piece invites reflection on the desires and constraints of contemporary youth while providing a contemplative pause in a world saturated with images.