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VVEBCAM presents the artist as a computer user whose primary existence revolves around recording and being observed. Moving away from the direct-to-camera style common in early video art and the countless selfies found on today’s social media, the piece showcases Cortright sitting emotionlessly in front of a webcam while she interacts with clip art floating around her face. Created for YouTube, the video cleverly uses the comments section as an extension of its narrative, with the artist strategically employing keywords to draw in viewers seeking erotic or provocative content, only to subvert their expectations.