MATTHEW SILVER & MEL D. COLE
THE MESSAGE
“It’s almost like getting a viral video is a test. Will you succumb to its sickness or are you going to use it as a tool?””
Every artist wants their work seen. But do online views help them spread their message or corrupt their intentions? In this episode of Capturing The Internet. We follow celebrated documentary photographer, Mel D. Cole. And a staple of the street performance world, Matthew Silver to find out.
Inspired by Alan Watt, Matthew performs in public to "break the egg of consciousness". Spreading his often misunderstood message of LOVE person to person on the New York streets.
Photographer Mel D Cole documents the word around him at a prolific pace. From hip hop to international soccer, to protests. Mel takes his camera to the streets, telling the stories he's passionate about and sharing his images online to an ever growing audience.
Both Mel & Matthew have intentions to change the world with their art. But will aspirations of going viral corrupt their message? Find out on the next episode of CAPTURING THE INTERNET!
