INTRODUCING: THEY CREATE, WE RELATE [W/ DESRIANA GILBERT] | EPISODE 1 [RIA]
/The city of Milwaukee has recently been experiencing a complete shift when it comes to the representation and advocacy for being a creative. No matter the form of creativity being pursued, our neighborhoods as well as Milwaukee’s social media presence, are becoming the main stage for the success and recognition of the next wave of creatives and those who have been in the game for a minute. After much research and observation, there’s an imbalance of how much the success stories and end results are shown compared to how little the journeys and preparation is displayed to the supporters and intrigued public to see. CopWrite Magazine presents, THEY CREATE, WE RELATE. Every month, the spotlight will be placed on a creative showing a different perspective of why they create the way they do and how they create the way they do.
THEY CREATE, WE RELATE is a more intimate, behind-the-scenes look at the talented creatives in Milwaukee and their process to create in real-time. The /CW journalist team will be following them around for an event, performance, conversation, or creative time. Everyone loves feeling a sense of relatability and authenticity with who they follow and support. This will provide not only viewers with an inside look at their favorite creatives and how they tap into their process, but also maintaining /CW’s rep of staying in the know of who and what is driving creativity and putting MKE on the map. This will give exposure to community activists, musicians, artists, performers, and any other form of creative that be. It will be either long-form YouTube content, a featured article on the /CW blog page, or a one-on-one interview with the creative and the /CW journalism team as they recap the footage captured. The beauty about being a creative is that everything starts as an idea and manifests into a physical creation. THEY CREATE, WE RELATE gives a platform and space for the entire process before a party, pop-up shop, poetry slam, or music videos exist.
“People love learning a person’s come-up story and how they got started, which leads to more exposure for the creative as well as /CW for showing a more personable and in-depth perspective of both the face and work instead of just their work. This is a project dedicated to showing the multidimensional sides to artists, musicians, poets, performers, entrepreneurs, and all other creatives who are putting Milwaukee on the map.” -/CW Entertainment & Social Journalist Desriana Gilbert
CopyWrite Magazine focuses on five pillars: culture, music, fashion, art, and community. THEY CREATE, WE RELATE is an artistic and bold collage of everyone who makes up the creative space that is now transforming the way our city is viewed. The /CW team stands for all things Urban. As an unapologetic group of creatives, we are in business to change the community. We will tell the stories that need to be told and always showcase the unrealized artistic potential throughout our community while doing the things we love. With our expertise in media and journalism, combined with the untapped talent and hunger many artists have in Milwaukee, a space is now going to be given more attention as well as benefits such as networking, financial leverage, and expansion.
Do you want your journey to be shared? Please contact copywrite.mke@gmail.com | ATTN: Desriana, THEY CREATE, WE RELATE FEATURE.
CHECK OUT THEY CREATE, WE RELATE | EPISODE 1 [RIA]
THEY CREATE, WE RELATE is a more intimate, behind-the-scenes look at the talented creatives in Milwaukee and their process to create in real-time. The very first creative our /CW journalist team took a deep dive into was none other than Vault of Ria. You may know her from the nostalgic and outlandish photography she brings to life on Instagram or the mark she’s making in L.A as a fashion photographer. Our team quickly learned she is more than a photographer; rather, a visionary and a jack of all trades. We saw her talent and creativity in real-time during her NightFlea Market, Godspeed. Watch the very first episode of THEY CREATE, WE RELATE for an inside look at why she creates, the role she’s playing in putting MKE on the map, and how you relate to Vault of Ria.
Desriana Gilbert | Entertainment & Social Journalist for /CW
