CATFISHING ACADEMIA
One of the most important elements in my work as an artist is that of storytelling. Using video primarily as my medium, I tell the stories that are most important to me. Although, I am a video artist I am very influenced by James Baldwin. His literary work comes from the perspective of the microstructures and not the superstructures. His work is focused on the everyday lives of the individual and the community. Through this means the reader or audience gains an understanding of how the superstructures, such as institutional structures of oppression impact the personal lives of everyday people.
After reading about the work of Joe Lambert I feel that the visual/digital storytelling I do outside of his academic format. I don't feel the stories I tell have an ending and I mostly work with things that come out who I am. So, these are real stories. These are my thoughts, feelings, emotions, etc. I believe my work has a bit more flexibility and fluidity. This work can be displayed in a gallery, but it can also be placed in a public space. What I will show the class for my final project is a video from a series currently titled, "Get it together..." Simply put, I am sharing my story about managing anxiety.
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