THE MEANING OF MEDIA
Media is a broad spectrum of different mediums and technology to produce works of creativity which evolves and impacts society everyday. From a 30 second commercial, to a documentary of poverty, media has evolved into a wide range of components which are always IN OUR FACE. Don't get me wrong, media is not all bad, in fact it has become a lifeline which connects people to others around the world :) Yet with every pro, there can be a con...
Media is everywhere. I encounter it everyday with the normal facebook, instagram, music, television, and the annoying commercial you hear on the radio. I find media to be outlets for myself as an artist to not only soak up inspiration for art, but also to showcase my art as well. Yet sometimes I neglect to see how much time I overuse on media and realize what else the world has to offer right outside my door. For people who view media rather than produce it, we sometimes confine ourselves in a room to view the world- instead of actually going outside to experience it.
Media is a multi-tasker. It advertises for companies, showcases works of art, becomes art, and is a voice for the voiceless.
Media has inspired me to create change in the world such as pursuing opportunities in leadership and has helped me grow as an artist. It has given me eyes in the world and its wonders, and also eyes to the weary and helpless.
It's hard to explain the feeling I have about media I guess. It's great in many ways, but it is also taken for granted sometimes. Never the less, media will keep evolving, and changing the world. We get to choose what to do with it, the possibilities are endless :)
Just a slice of mind pie....
You bring up a very concerning problem that our culture faces when you say, "For people who view media rather than produce it, we sometimes confine ourselves in a room to view the world- instead of actually going outside to experience it." This is something you can raise awareness of with your artwork. Excellent post.
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