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Jorge Miranda

As an artist I am encouraged to constantly use social media as a tool. But it comes at a cost. Social Media is a gift that comes with a price tag. One that we often overlook because of just how ingrained it is in our society. 69% of adults and 81% of teens use social media. It is a tool, it is a weapon, it's anything we could want it to be and more, and whether we like it or not it's here to stay. How does this affect us not just physically but most importantly mentally. My research says that teens that use social media are three times more likely to gain depression. Growing up this form of technology didn’t exist until I was about 9 and it was very new and undefined. Now kids are being born with a cell phone in their hands and we won't know the impact of this until they grow older, it's simply unnerving.

My project explores the themes of mental health through the lens of a world ruled by social media. It reveals the nature of how these platforms mess with the public's mental health. This is explored through the medium of Video and will contain elements both in camera and production made in post. It’ll be the length of a small short film about 2-5mins and will showcase warped visuals of the true effects. Some of my influences will come from my own experiences as well as experimental film works. Experiencing the effects of social media first hand I know what it's like to live with such a warped perception of what's real and what's not. I’ve also seen many friends and acquaintances become slaves to the algorithms and run their whole lives off of what an app tells them is ok. It could be like a poison to some and my goal with this project is to shine a light on it.

About the Artist

As an artist, my creative art process is to find issues that aren’t talked about in society and make them more known. Some key ideas I tend to focus on in my artwork are perception in society. With my art, I like to show issues that are important to me at the moment. One thing I struggle with during my art process is meeting deadlines. I want to give myself enough time to fully develop my ideas and create work that is worth showing, but oftentimes I don’t plan ahead and I end up making a bad project. Going forward I’m going to try to manage my time effectively and prioritize my tasks. I draw inspiration from people's problems and events happening around me. I like to be aware of what's happening worldwide and how it affects different communities. Historical art movements also give me inspiration, particularly Greek statues because they have so much intricate detail and symbolism that can be analyzed and interpreted in many ways.

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