"The Cost of Connection" is an evocative 3D-printed sculpture of a baby with a VR headset on. The artwork reflects the reality of contemporary youth and emphasizes the value of the real world through a luxurious finish with 18k gold leaf. It suggests that youth are too young to understand technology and spend too much time in the digital world, at the cost of their connection to reality. The combination of the realistic image of the baby with the futuristic VR headset creates an interesting contrast and raises questions about the future of youth and the impact of technology on their lives. The artwork invites the audience to ponder these themes and the relationship between the digital and the real world.