Cole Pergerson
The Work I Care About"
Artist Statement
The Work I Care About is an interactive text narrative about the hurdles of having a fulfilling life while working at a job. This is a story where readers can make choices that respond to job dissatisfaction and the lack of space to pursue our passions. Every choice confronts the viewer to bring in their own notions of labor and life fulfillment. Interactivity in this narrative pushes the viewer to define their own definition of meaningful work. No one is alone in this struggle to achieve a fulfilling life and this story serves to create conversations about how work should be involved in our lives.
Artist Bio
Cole Pergerson is a video game designer who creates interactive fiction in virtual worlds. Many of his games are short and fun experiences but his more recent work has become conceptually deeper and presents questions relevant to modern life. He is interested in exploring questions around labor and authenticity. Many of his games can be found on his Itch.io page. Cole will graduate with a BFA degree in Digital Media Art at San José State University in Fall 2021.
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