COSPLAY AND OWNERSHIP: GIVING LIFE TO A DIGITAL WORLD
what it means to craft something tangible from a digital existence
"Art is representative of people taking the time to live, and find reason to. The real-world appreciation of animation not only demonstrates the impact of media, but is one of many cultural practices that show our human desire to immerse ourselves in something real, and for our experiences to belong to us."
PANTHEON : A DIGITAL GOD AMONG MEN
An animated exploration of the human mind, crafted by human soul
"Pantheon’s story is about love as much as it is about death, and in its explorations, it shows people’s various pursuits of escape. This includes those who find solace in the idea of God, which Netflix's poster alludes to through the crown of thorns in Christian faith. But human connection is a higher power in itself, and love encourages us to reach up to touch something bigger than ourselves in our paintings, music, sculpture, and writing"
ONLINE DATING AND ITS SITUATIONSHIP WITH LATE-STAGE CAPITALISM
When the people want something real,
and capitalism just likes to see where things go
"Like any online service, dating apps promise to be the solution, but their greater priority is maintaining their customer base. In their attempts to keep users attached to their services, digital apps commodify the social experience and synthetically produce a pleasure in the customer’s software experience."
The Twittering World of Harry Potter: When JK Rowling Ran Out of Owls
How franchising complicates the discussion of morally supporting artists
"On July 31, 1991, a young, soon-to-be wizard received a letter that would change his life forever, opening up a world that captivated millions of children and families for decades to come. On June 10, 2020, the author of this cherished story wrote her own letter to the public, one that would forever tarnish what it means to support her deeply-beloved franchise"