Participants:
| Name |
Demographics |
Discipline |
Digital Footprint |
Interview Transcript |
Interview Date |
| “Kerry” |
Student, Bloomsburg PA |
Visual/Performing art, poetry, Tattoo artist |
“instafamous” - Very large |
‣ |
4/1 |
| “Randy” |
Art galley owner, actor |
Writer, Performer |
Medium |
‣ |
4/10 |
| “Jasmin” |
Consultant, Boston MA |
Nail Artist, vocalist |
“instafamous” - Very large |
‣ |
4/2 |
| “Max” |
Student, poet |
Visual art, poetry, film/animation |
Small |
‣ |
4/10 |
| “Eleanor” |
Rope artist, marketer |
Visual art, writing, performing art |
Large |
‣ |
4/5 |
“Kerry” notes:
- Creative journey began in childhood, influenced by their grandfather's storytelling and their education at a performing arts charter school.
- Engages in various creative mediums, including writing (flash fiction, poetry, playwriting), performing arts (musical theater, vocal performance), and visual arts (tattooing, drawing).
- Values the ability to create without the pressure of metrics and algorithms, seeking platforms like Chillr that prioritize creativity over metrics.
- Expresses frustration with the negative impact of social media metrics on self-worth and emphasizes the importance of separating validation from likes and comments.
- Despite external pressures, Kerry prioritizes personal fulfillment over external validation, maintaining a resilient attitude toward their art.
- Describes receiving both positive and negative feedback online, highlighting the impact of anonymity on social media platforms.
- Emphasizes the importance of supportive environments for sharing creative work, particularly from friends and loved ones.
- Advocates for online communities that foster constructive criticism alongside positive feedback, promoting growth and improvement.
- Envisions an ideal social media platform for creatives as inclusive, supportive, and free from hate speech or competition.
- Stresses the need for platforms to be accessible to all and to provide opportunities for artists to showcase their work and collaborate with others.
Overview:
Kerry, drawing from childhood influences and experiences at a performing arts charter school, has pursued a diverse range of creative endeavors spanning writing, performing arts, and visual arts. They prioritize creative freedom and seek platforms like Chillr that emphasize creativity over metrics and algorithms. Despite frustrations with social media metrics impacting self-worth, Kerry maintains a resilient attitude, prioritizing personal fulfillment over external validation. They navigate both positive and negative online feedback, recognizing the impact of anonymity on social media platforms. Emphasizing the importance of supportive environments, Kerry advocates for online communities that foster constructive criticism and positive feedback, envisioning an ideal social media platform as inclusive, supportive, and free from competition and hate speech. They stress the need for platforms to be accessible to all and provide opportunities for collaboration and showcasing creative work.
“Jasmin” Notes
- Holds degrees in vocal performance and finance. She currently works as a consultant at Deloitte but continues to pursue artistic ventures in her spare time.
- Shares her experiences with platforms like Facebook and Instagram, where she primarily posted about her performances.
- She discusses how the performative nature of Instagram sometimes deterred her from sharing as much as she would have liked.