Who am I as a creative person?

When creating a piece of work I try to be as creative as possible.  I focus on trying to see the subject in a different sight than it is perceived originally.  I am influenced by artists who are doing things that have never been done before; one would call these people innovators.  I like the newness and the fresh approach these people take when tackling their expertise.

The first artist i have chosen is an up and coming hip hop artist from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania who goes by the stage name Wiz Khalifa.  He has not only made great music, but organized a whole revolution of followers commonly known as "Taylor Gang".  Observe the photo below of a concert he held in New York and notice the excitement and loyalty of his fans.

Khalifa is giving kids, who did not use to feel heard, a voice through his lyrics.   He is doing new things in the music industry by not signing with a leading record label, but instead taking an alternative route as an independent artist from Rostrum Records.  He is not just a musician but also a performer.  The video below is a concert he held at Ohio University, watch how active he is and his energy in connecting with the crowd. Also, note his tension and release by how he goes to different parts of the stage and the audacity of his movements.

Wiz brings a fresh and unique style all his own to the music industry, which I greatly admire.  These are some qualities I hope to bring to my own works of art.

Another professional whom I admire is Michel Gondry.  He has a very impressive collection of films he has directed including "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" and "The Green Hornet".  He has also directed numerous music videos, one of which is "Around the World" by Daft Punk.  This video is one of the most original and creative productions I have ever seen.  There is a unique character for each sound portrayed in the song and put against the black background the contrast is great.  Also, the affinity of all the characters give the video a very uniform look.  It is amazing that he can create such a masterpiece in such a limited amount of space.  Below is the video in its entirety.