#ny6

Though...Ieri-san, WHY MUST YOU TORMENT ME WITH NO INTERACTIONS WITH CHILD NATSUME AND MATOBA. WORSE TO HIDE BEHIND NATORI DX

New York, NYC: New York Zoological Park, Camel Ride Track Postcard lot

We constructed James’ Image after his feelings about his internet use, especially on Facebook. James felt that his use was the best representation of himself, and in a sense a performance. James, or Jim, is consistently well received on Facebook where he garners likes and posts constantly. James talked specifically about his feelings of being more outgoing, and showcasing his humor. To James, his social media use is nothing more than a better version of himself, an extension and a piece of himself. He does not sense that there is a split between himself IRL or on the Internet. We structured his portrait as a comedian speaking to the crowd, as an expansion self and a performance. 

This is Jasmine, a senior from Skidmore College. We constructed her digital identity around her use of social media on both the computer and her phone. The fluidity of these platforms meant that Jasmine checks her accounts every time she logs into a computer, and often on her phone. Sometimes more than 10-15 times a day. 

Jasmine