Social media has become an integral part of all our lives. We use it to stay in touch with people and to post what’s going on in our lives, as well as tune into the latest news. As a creator though, I can feel the pressure it puts on my work. While having a platform to showcase art and communicate with others is beneficial, there is also a fear that it will become too much of a distraction from the imaginative process.
It can create a need for constant validation, focusing on more on the attention our work recieves than the work itself. This can lead to a decline in creativity, as the author or artist may feel pressure to create work that will be well-received by their followers rather than focusing on their creative vision.
Some say, the wide usage of social media has altered the kind of artwork recognized as popular. A lot of creators feel they need to generate works that can potentially become a sensation on platforms such as Instagram. Although this can be an exhilarating experience for some, others may find it difficult to manage the power of online networks.
Regardless of how you perceive social media’s influence on art, balancing between using it to promote our work and disconnecting from it is a necessary task for authors and artists alike. Finding time to focus on creativity in a world that never stops moving can be challenging, but it’s important to remember why we started doing what we do in the first place. Reconnecting with ourselves and our passions may require stepping away from the screens and into the real world.
Rising Son by Mina Beckett
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