Parental ADvisory: Higher Learning
Tools Used: Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and Procreate
Inspired by the raw energy of 90s rap culture and its era of explicit content labels, this piece explores the duality of escapism and drug use on college campuses. The bold, surreal visuals distort reality, reflecting both the allure and consequences of altered states. The juxtaposition of the “School Free Drug Zone” text with the scene challenges the illusion of control and prohibition in environments where substance use is deeply woven into social life. This work questions the ways institutions navigate pleasure, rebellion, and self-destruction, inviting viewers to reflect on their own experiences with escapism.