In an increasingly digital world, we relate to each other now more than ever. Micro-communities are created through shared ideas, perspectives, and experiences. With more voices comes more noise, and subsequently more pressure, to stand out as individuals. The vulnerability that other’s present, particularly online, forces us to compare ourselves against them. We often may feel empty, boring, and perhaps inadequate when compared to the fantastical stories we hear from our communities. The more we search within ourselves to find what makes us unique, the more we actually strip away from our true personalities, distorting ourselves through a broken lens.

Through nine works, loudsqueak illustrates the process of finding voice through the noise. These pieces serve to document that through acceptance of your past experiences, you can realize that your journey is what makes you unique. By shifting your focus inward and rediscovering yourself, you will be empowered to find a natural place within the communities you’re involved with and further develop your identity.

Year of Origin: 2021 Length: 24 seconds Resolution: 2160 x 3840 Attributes: looping