Media/Visual Communications Artist Categories

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Seth Anderson

Author/Writer; Director; Filmmaker; Media/Visual Communications; Voiceover

A content creator and filmmaker with over 15 years of professional experience, Mr. Anderson co-founded Mountain Media House in 2021 after returning home to Michigan with his wife in 2018. Now that media technology is more accessible, and geographic work patterns are shifting, Seth believes creative professionals will become even more essential for cultural and economic growth in rural communities. Seth has worked in new media since 2005, starting in the audiobook & podcast space as a director, narrator, and content curator. He is the co-creator, writer and director of the digital series NORTHBOUND, a prequel to a feature film called NORTHSTAR, which is filmed entirely in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and utilizes local talent on both sides of the camera.

Travis Gerhart

Graphic Artist; Illustrator; Media/Visual Communications

I’m a Graphic Designer by day and a Lettering Artist by night. More to come…

Ryota Matsumoto

Author/Writer; Media/Visual Communications; Mixed Media Artist; New Media/Technology; Teacher/Instructor

I explore and am inspired by the role of dissonance and the pluri-dimensional aspect of cacophony as a form of interference in the fidelity of digital communication and a catalyst for undermining the orthographic divide of digital platforms. As probabilistic preindividuation in the form of miscommunication disrupts established patterns and introduces variability, it can lead to the emergence of new images of thought through phase fluctuations in the striated orthogonal system. In this sense, the cacophony can be seen as a source of unpredictability, pushing established systems and individuals to explore the heterogeneous association of socio-cultural actors through the translation process of hermeneutic devices. By the same token, the accumulation of pure potentialities in jitter interference contributes to the complex system of indeterminacy in the socio-cultural domain. It introduces multiple perspectives, unpredictable possibilities, and multivalent interpretations, enriching the overall landscape and facilitating the emergence of new connections in the hybrid network of interobjective entities. The unquantized stream of interference, in this sense, can introduce multiple alternative perspectives, enriching the overall landscape and facilitating the emergence of interconnected assemblages across a variety of creative disciplines through the act of the mimetic adaptation process. Ryota Matsumoto is an artist, designer, and architect based in the United States and Japan.

Amelia Pruiett

Author/Writer; Illustrator; Media/Visual Communications; New Media/Technology; Storyteller

I have drawn as long as I could hold a marker, and have formal art training via an Art & Design minor from Northern Michigan University. Despite several decades of drawing and creating, I have only recently focused my creative energies into a sustained project. I’ve always been inspired by nature and have found a delight in capturing the incredible intricacies and diversity of details. I love to nature journal and humanize the scientific. I grew up as the co-pilot of my father’s Cessna 172 and have dreamed of the freedom of flight ever since. All of this considered, my pursuit of winged things began. I hope to create a portfolio that catalogs the many shapes, sizes and colors of our feathered friends and some fascinating facts about them along the way. As a hunter, I am blessed with the opportunity to study upland birds and waterfowl up close. The way their iridescent feathers gleam with the sun and the astonishing complexity of God’s glorious creations. I am using a process known as digital drawing. An entire studio of colors and brushes to choose from right at my fingertips allows me to take my work anywhere. While I sometimes miss the tactile scratch of charcoal on paper and patiently mixing the correct shade of paint, the artistic process still applies to digital drawing and presents the opportunity to master new skills. My work is currently available at Amelia’s Craft Market and Boutique in downtown Marquette, MI.

Jalen Sims

Artisan; Artist of Color; Graphic Artist; Media/Visual Communications; Mixed Media Artist; Multiple Art Forms; Muralist; Musician; Painter; Printmaker; Producer; Spoken Word Artist; Vocalist/Singer; Voiceover

Jalen Sims is a multi-talented creative force, excelling as a graphic designer, artist, and musician. With an innate ability to blend visual aesthetics and sonic landscapes, Jalen brings a unique perspective to every project he undertakes. As a graphic designer, his keen eye for detail and innovative design approach captivate audiences and breathe life into brands. Simultaneously, his artistic prowess allows him to express his vibrant imagination on canvas, infusing his artwork with bold colors and thought-provoking themes. Jalen’s talents extend beyond the visual realm, as he also harnesses his musical abilities to create captivating melodies and lyrics that resonate deeply with listeners. With a diverse range of skills and an unwavering passion for creativity, Jalen Sims continues to inspire and push the boundaries of artistic expression in all its forms.