We Do Not Have to Become One With Their Machine

I grew up immersed in technology, and until recently, I quite liked that. Mine was the first generation to grow up on the internet, use social media, and own smartphones. As a child, I played games on the family desktop in the computer room with dial-up internet. I remember watching webpages slowly load on myContinue reading “We Do Not Have to Become One With Their Machine”

Are You Afraid to Share Your Art?

As artists, most of us are sensitive to criticism. We can feel terrified of putting our work out there. Our art can represent the most vulnerable parts of ourselves, and the last thing we may want is to make that available for public consumption. It doesn’t help that we regularly see other creatives be evisceratedContinue reading “Are You Afraid to Share Your Art?”

Criticism and Trauma, Responsibility and Worth

How do I express myself openly and honestly while also remaining responsible and aware of how my words can affect other people? How do I strike that balance between realness and consideration for others? How do I remain considerate while simultaneously not overly censoring myself?