I chose to review Jennifer Simmonds website. I really enojoy her funky writing and fun playful feeling the page presents. Her homepage or index page is very simple and easy to navigate.
The art work page was visually a little messy, I felt like the video should be on a seprate page because it starts up as soon as the page opens. Also, the photographed art piece should be cropped and clean to give a more professional look. I think that some details about the art would be pleasing to page viewers as well. I really enjoy the colors and playful look its perfect to show the art educator Jennifer is going for!!!
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Review on Final Project
For the final project review I chose Mellisa Muldrew clay animation video. The character seemed very intriguing to me, it was fun and light hearted yet you can tell ALL the hard work that was done to produce something that looks simple. The plot of the animation was interesting in a man verse nature perspective.
The stop motion frames must have been many in order to create the 1:28 video. Knowing the artist love for clay and how she said "It seems to sneak into every project of mine this year." I find this video Mellisa created to be almost a form of her year, where her work ends up consuming her in the form of clay.
The character Bob is perfect, he is his own character. The characteristics given to the shape shifting white blob, is perfect to the musical changes. The music seems to be perfect for the length and visual actions happening. Overall, this video was incredible.
The stop motion frames must have been many in order to create the 1:28 video. Knowing the artist love for clay and how she said "It seems to sneak into every project of mine this year." I find this video Mellisa created to be almost a form of her year, where her work ends up consuming her in the form of clay.
The character Bob is perfect, he is his own character. The characteristics given to the shape shifting white blob, is perfect to the musical changes. The music seems to be perfect for the length and visual actions happening. Overall, this video was incredible.
Monday, May 5, 2008
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
I was a little late to the ICA today!
I went and first a forgot my id then... I was confused on whether it was park st or south station. Soooo finally getting there I was sadden to find only the 4th floor showing... Basically there were three new displays I hadn't scene for the most part I remember seeing it. I liked Robin Rhode, Jeppe Hein, "Rotating Labyrinth," and Markus Schinwald, "Bob".
Rhode and his freeze framed animation wall drawings were inspiring given our recent works in class. The photo's hung almost as a story board give me a joyful feelings.
Hein's "Rotating Labyrinth" ... made nauseous like I said in my blog of Pink talking about life and it being similar to labyrinth etc.etc. It makes me dizzy! Very well designed and the mirror effect is nice almost like a circus house.
Schinwald, "Bob", this was interesting the emotion and activity produced by the energy given off the dummy foot stomping "Bob". I know that feeling of hurry up lets get there. And the tapping of the foot made me be uneasy around him like he would push me out of his way to get off the T-train if he was real. I like the piece in all.
I was dissapointed there wasn't more. For the chaotic trip it was to get there.
Rhode and his freeze framed animation wall drawings were inspiring given our recent works in class. The photo's hung almost as a story board give me a joyful feelings.
Hein's "Rotating Labyrinth" ... made nauseous like I said in my blog of Pink talking about life and it being similar to labyrinth etc.etc. It makes me dizzy! Very well designed and the mirror effect is nice almost like a circus house.
Schinwald, "Bob", this was interesting the emotion and activity produced by the energy given off the dummy foot stomping "Bob". I know that feeling of hurry up lets get there. And the tapping of the foot made me be uneasy around him like he would push me out of his way to get off the T-train if he was real. I like the piece in all.
I was dissapointed there wasn't more. For the chaotic trip it was to get there.
Monday, April 21, 2008
Final Project...
For my final project I have some props set up and I have two girls to be the Caravaggio's painting of Holofernes & Judith... I have yet to find the right male. I need a guy with longer hair! The room and lighting are in check hopefully! And now I have to film on thursday!
PINK " A Whole New Mind"
Hated the first half of the book and like the second half. I Enjoyed the second half of the book with its activities and questions to ask oneself/ taking a different perspective. Pink has a great sight in the book. Which is deep and thoughtful, his writing technique isn't my favorite to follow along with. Also, the first half does have to do with the synopsis at the end. Which is a logical way at looking at the direct in which your steering your life. Daniel Pink, did one thing right he got me using my brain trying new outlooks!
Meaning...
I thought meaning was enlightening. Gratitude I sit and dwell on all the bad and then try to be thankful for all the good! http://www.evergreen.loyola.edu/~rpiedmont/STSR.htm
test I took.. I scored High on all of the tests... over the amount given... I got 15 -15 on both the connected and Universal question tests. The Sabbath .. I need to stop checking f-book and Mmmmspace. I'm an addict and I can do better things like paint and read more often instead of sending bumper stickers!
Honestly, never been in a labyrinth and have no desire too. Something about them makes me feel uneasy!!! Hate them!
I really like this chapter! I think its more like my life style...
I recently changed my room furniture.. I do this when I feel overwhelmed or bugged down in the blues from stress... So this make a new atmosphere and new attitude/ new page! Make me be at ease.
The joy I get giving a gift, or sending a letter in the mail, is something Meaningful. But as artist I feel like we have more in site than others on meaningfulness. We soak in our environment.
test I took.. I scored High on all of the tests... over the amount given... I got 15 -15 on both the connected and Universal question tests. The Sabbath .. I need to stop checking f-book and Mmmmspace. I'm an addict and I can do better things like paint and read more often instead of sending bumper stickers!
Honestly, never been in a labyrinth and have no desire too. Something about them makes me feel uneasy!!! Hate them!
I really like this chapter! I think its more like my life style...
I recently changed my room furniture.. I do this when I feel overwhelmed or bugged down in the blues from stress... So this make a new atmosphere and new attitude/ new page! Make me be at ease.
The joy I get giving a gift, or sending a letter in the mail, is something Meaningful. But as artist I feel like we have more in site than others on meaningfulness. We soak in our environment.
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