In the article, âWays of seeing Instagramâ, it explains that Richard Prince (one of the artists the article talks about) says âItâs almost like it was invented for someone like myself. Itâs like carrying around a gallery in your pocketâ. ( https://news.artnet.com/art-world/ways-of-seeing-instagram-37635  ) This speaks volumes about the view the young generation has on Instagram and itâs essential part that it plays in daily life. The âcarrying around a gallery in your pocketâ really resinated with my ideas, and used it to post exactly that. A gallery showcasing my daily life in lockdown. In another article about Instagram and itâs impact on life, says âThis pursuit of perfection has led to a rise in filter-inspired plastic surgeryâ (https://www.google.co.nz/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/technology/2020/may/03/how-instagram-changed-our-world) a statement that proves true to most, even if they wonât admit it.
Through out my childhood, there were only 4 main types of shoes, one of them being the Nike Cortez. The notorious Nike shoes have been around since the 70s, but the reason I have posted it on my Instagram and my blogs to show off something part of my daily routine. This is a pair of cortezâs that are stuck on a power line, and I pass it every day on my way out of my area. Mexican/American Artist âMister Cartoonâ said in an article, “THESE SHOES, YOU’RE ABLE TO GO ANYWHERE [IN THEM]. THEY REPRESENT WHAT I GREW UP WITH IN THE STREETSâ ( https://www.mistercartoon.com/nike-cortez )