Community and Art

katharine124
Apr 28
2 min read

Inspiration Requires Playtime

Needless to say, music is one of the most significant facets of life and forms of art. I’d venture to say it's the eighth wonder of the world. I say that as it transcends the boundaries humans attempt to hardline—from language, to borders, and species. Birds sing and bees dance. Just like us, these acts keep them alive. As an act of radical love, I made you a playlist. I hope you like it. :3

If culture is a collection of “fossilized stories” as Dan Kwan once put it, then filmmaking is a practice of both excavation and deposition. The anthropologist in me cannot undermine the significance impact that film and television have on culture as an art of storytelling. Movies like Mickey 17 by Bong Joon Ho offer critiques on the human capacity to perpetuate colonial fascism and austerity beyond the globe in the act of escaping the consequences of our disregard for life on Earth. A class conscious cautionary tale to heeded.

Lastly—as attacks on art, intellectualism, and free speech become increasingly aggressive the video essays and news commentary of non-corporate sources is essential. Be it generational or not, influencer culture is an evolution of thought leadership. At its best, these sources of information and inspiration are the reason why social media can be an instrument of good.

I offer three playlists to help you experience the joy and community of art in motion.