Film Review: Digital Nation

On Monday, we watched a film titled "Digital Nation" which examined the impact that modern technology has on a student's brain and work process. As a student living in this era, I have to admit that technology is my number one distraction. Whenever I have the opportunity to use my computer in class, I do. While the computer is certainly beneficial for taking notes, looking up facts, etc., it also provides me with thirty second access to some of my favorite websites. Within instants of turning the computer on I find myself itching to check my Facebook or purchase a new pair of shoes from my favorite online store. Many students claim they can multitask, but I believe this to be false. While you may still succeed and learn a little bit while multitasking, you are not working to your potential. If we were rid of distractions, we would all be infinitely smarter. I would love to say that I can multitask successfully- but I can't. And the sad fact is, that despite my acknowledgment of my failure to multitask, I continue to do it on a daily basis. Sometimes I wonder, what is wrong with me? However, I know that I am just another product of my generation. Every student is like me in one way or another. It really is quite a shame. 

Shepard Fairey

Shepard Fairey is a contemporary graphic designer with a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design. Fairey originally used the city as his canvas, tagging stickers and claiming public property his territory. There is a certain rebelliousness to Fairey's work, and that is what is so attractive to me. He makes something seemingly insignificant, such as a rundown building, beautiful with his social commentary pieces. He inspires me to produce art wherever I see applicable. I love the idea that Fairey always acts on his inspiration. While Street Art is illegal in some ways, I love the instantaneous nature of it. 

Andre the Giant

Hope

Union Photographs

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My Icons