Life is unpredictable. For a young dreamer, life can present various challenges as they try to navigate a path that is deemed successful. For my final project at Parsons, I wanted to create an expressionist piece that embodies this sentiment. Look Up tells the story of Milo, an aspiring beat producer who finds himself at the mercy of a tech-ridden and hustle-oriented society.

While crafting this experience, I tried to delve into the various nuances we all as creatives face today. Whilst doing so, I tried to reflect upon my own experiences, and thinking through what would be considered relatable. Inspired by Nam June Paik, I critiqued how we all, on a human level, interact with tech. The interactivity itself offers an illusion of choice, much like our minds which are distracted and crave digital dopamine.

Ironically, I had to sit in front of a screen (endlessly, for almost two months) in order to bring this vision to fruition.