"Pretty Little Minds" by Miguel Fernandez, stencil of a child holding a phone under the phrase “You’re not lost, you’re here,” reflecting screen addiction and emotional disconnection

Making Art. Making Change

MAFE (Making Art For Enlightenment) is a movement born from the belief that art can awaken, connect and heal. Through my work, I aim to spark reflection on how technology shapes childhood, using my art as a tool for change.

Every piece I create supports this mission. 20% of all proceeds are donated to children’s charities, ensuring that each work not only raises awareness but also provides real help to those affected.

Beyond my practice, we are building a platform that connects artists and children for real, human to human, screen-free creative experiences, keeping alive the craft and knowledge from many different art forms that define who we are.

Art can still make a difference; one piece, one child, one act at a time.

"Blind Affection" by Miguel Fernandez, graffiti in Albacete showing two teenagers sending likes to each other on their phones, symbolising emotional disconnection and the emptiness of digital affection

Art with Purpose

Technology has transformed our world, connecting and helping us faster than ever before, but also distancing us from what truly matters. In a culture of constant notifications and instant gratification, our attention, empathy and sense of self have become fragmented.

Children, growing up surrounded by screens, are losing touch with the very experiences that shape imagination and emotional intelligence. Excessive exposure to digital media has been linked to loneliness, anxiety and declining in social and cognitive skills.

At MAFE, we use art as both a mirror and a remedy, to confront these challenges, to raise awareness about technology’s impact on young minds, and to inspire a movement that restores presence, curiosity and human connection. Every artwork, every initiative, every experience exists to remind us that progress should never come at the expense of presence.