DJ Pike
I consider myself a storyteller who strives to find unique points of view hidden between the lines. With each new design, I must explore every story's most visually inspired and dramaturgical-influenced expression. My sculptural background heavily influences the way that I achieve this. In sculpture, I like to find the more significant, critical ideas at the outset and then delve deeper into the details - breaking down the DNA of every choice. A script is no different; visual decisions cannot be made until the textual reasons for those choices have been discovered.
As an artist, I am insatiably curious. I am not afraid to challenge my artistic skills and intellectual rigor with each new project. For example, I am currently investigating the exciting world of VR. With this as a communication tool, I have had directors, actors, and production teams walk around the set to get a better sense of size and detail. My most vital attributes to the team are my dedication to collaboration and my integrity with the script. Each challenge is faced with the same determination and enthusiasm as before. When exploring an idea, I am unafraid of failure. I’ve learned as much from mistakes as I have from successes. I will voraciously continue my pursuit of knowledge and personal growth throughout my life. Because of this determination, I have worked and am pursuing artistic ventures in numerous categories - projections, theme parks, virtual reality, and recently costumes. I am enthralled by all the possibilities in my future and excited to see what stories I will tell. |