In a society were anyone can put anything on the internet, we as consumers, too easily believe what is put in front us. This blog post is kinda like last week, in that I will use another example from 4chan. But the content of this post is all about meme warfare. Have any of you …
HE WILL NOT DIVIDE US
On January 20th 2017 at 9am, Shia LaBeouf began an artwork protest against Donald Trump's election into the Presidential position. The public were invited to deliver the words "He will not divide us" into a camera at anytime. The 'He will not Divide Us' website states, "Open to all, 24 hours a day, seven days …
What does an image really tell us?
In a world where consumerism is breathing down our necks, we have never had more access to information than in today's culture. Hyper-senualisation is so prevalent. However, have you ever looked at an advertisement or one of the images that pop up on your screen so often, and thought, what is this REALLY telling me? …
My Mental Health Story
Have you ever wished that the way your life happened could be different? Most people think that I do, but actually, I wouldn't change a thing. There have been a lot of things that should have pulled me down to nothing; but I'm still standing. In fact, I'm sharing it with people in hopes that …
Beginnings of a new adventure…
This week has been an adventure! Nothing ever happening the way it was meant to; things not installing, watermarks across youtube videos, and starting my Digital Artefact pitch all over again! But I've made it! It's Friday! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2YopsEKEG4 Tonight is my due date for my 'Digital Artefact' Pitch! As most of you know; my Digital …
Audiences: Fangirl Lil
So the other day a memory popped up on my Facebook feed. (Because that's how I want to start my day... Cringing.) This photo wasn't even taken 2 years ago like my phone told me, so I must have been editing it. *inserts shrugging GIF* I look at this photo and think; "I edited this …
ROAD TO RECOVERY
Have you ever noticed how no-one ever talks about what it's like to be recovering from a Mental Illness? Is it something you'd like to hear about? Little do people know, that we still struggle too. I am in the process of recovering from Anxiety and Depression, and I've noticed that no one ever talks …
Humble Beginnings
Full of fear; you take a deep and courageous breath, your hands slowly and reluctantly inch toward the keyboard. Moronic sentence structures and self-doubt are the only things left in your overworked mind now. "Is my story enough? Is this going to mean anything?" You ask yourself. All of a sudden, the passion you have …
Lilli Hessenberger 