Your Project Proposal Blog Post & Presentation

 

                                    Your Project Proposal Blog Post & Presentation

"A window into another world"

I loved the bench ideas the most. I could really use the environment/space surrounding the benches for the installation. Either using the pathway, grassy areas, trees, benches and whatever else. I am not sure if I could be cleared to put my installation in these areas. If it does become an issue, I can move them to the benches closer to campus.

Here are some ideas of the placement of where I would want the frames to be in.

Angle #1

Angle #2

Angle #3

These are just placement ideas of where I would like the frames to possibly be. Again, many ideas with space. On the ground (around the feet where people could look down instead of the surrounding areas). On the side of the bench (off to the side). On the top of the bench where people's backs may lay/press on.

Ideas of Designing the Frames

Words that could be written on the frames (possibly carved out), fill the frames in with various items, and using sculpture to hold the frames up.

EXERCISE No. 4 – Twenty photos of things arranged in space

        

                    

         EXERCISE No. 4 – Twenty Photos of Things Arranged in Space

Graffiti/Signs

(The placement the graffiti I found really interesting. It's not super noticeable but still intentional enough to get noticed. The signs on the other play into the opposite effect. Super noticeable to pull attention with its message. People typically will pass it every day.)

Benches and it's Placement

(The benches always face the main attraction. It's trying to direct the audience to the scenic or more appealing route. The design of the benches is pretty standard and don't cause much attention)

Layout of Public Spaces

(The way the furniture is arranged within the space-rather its small or large. How is this layout the most convenient or appealing for student to either get by or interact within the space.)

 

Random but Cool!

Statues/Monuments 

(Pops out immediately in whatever space. Large enough to be seen, normally takes up the whole space.)

"Seeing Winter Dawn III" Andy Gambrell Reflection

 

              

             "Seeing Winter Dawn III" Andy Gambrell Reflection

How does this intersection between visual art and dance activates the gallery environment?

"Seeing Winter Dawn III" definitely plays with the ideas of visual art and dance within the gallery. Although the paintings are in place on the wall, they still match up perfectly with the movements/shapes that they create with their own bodies. I think they fill the space perfectly, without looking out of place.

Do they work together to create a unified statement, or are there complexities and ambiguities present? 

I believe that they work together to create a unified statement, but there are still complexities present throughout the dance. There were three dancers and they switched mid-performance. This brought a different perspective, energy, and focus although certain movements were the same.

Does this work echo Yvonne Rainer’s minimalism or Robert Wilson’s ‘theater of images?

It there are elements of both Yvonne Rainer and Robert Wilson's body of works but more so leaning towards Yvonne. The form of dancing is more similar to Rainer's, and I think Andy Gambrell's work isn't as theatrical as Wilson's work. Gambrell, however, still showcase pops of colors and contrast that is likely to Wilson.

EXERCISE No. 2 – Ten Spaces

            

                                                           EXERCISE No. 2 – Ten Spaces

This is the basement/storage room of the Colman Dorm. The sorority chapters all store any and all extra supplies that they may have.

This area is of the Trever Dorm basement. This is the living room/common area that students tend to hang out in.

Computer room in the Trever Dorm basement. This room is an old school computer room that the school hasn’t updated. My friends tend to hang out there.

This is the area of the entrance way of the Conservatory. It is nicely lit and filled with greenery. I think whatever I choose to do, it will pop out.

This is the practice room of the conservatory. It’s very small and confined, but also really bland which I like.

                                      

A pathway of the Fox River. I love the unlimited space and the straight pathway.

The Intercultural Center. Wide space and gains a lot of attraction with students walking throughout the day.

The tennis court behind Hiett Dorm. Nice amount of space and interaction. Students who live in Hiett might see a view of it from their rooms.

Outside of the Intercultural Center. The hill is really nice, and you can get a view of it from the inside of the Intercultural Center.

Inside of Hiett Dorm. Wide window, lots of space, and a great amount of interaction of students going in and out.

Three Objects

Exercise 1: Three Objects

The fur rug/mat was going to be used for texture purposes. More of a statement piece rather than anything literal. I was thinking of putting it along the sides of the frames, or its surroundings. I wanted this item to represent the glitz and glamour that someone may portray, as if someone is wearing a fur coat.

I was thinking of using various patterns and sizes of bras to fill the inside of the frames. I have many ways of portraying or using these items. Rather I use it for texture, design, or in a literal sense of its true form of use. I could also add texture along the bras like paint, foam, ribbon, and anything else. I would like to use the padding of the inside of the bra as well as any lace, straps, or lining that stands out. I would want it to represent femininity and be a statement.

I would love to use these frames as it would possibly be my main focal point of my project. I am going to either fill the frames with various items or make it reflective so it could be more interactive with the audience. The frames would represent a window or a sliver of another world, inviting others to take a peek. I was considering putting door hinges on its sides to create that opening as well.

"FOCUS"- Final Project

                                                                    

    

    "Professionalism is environmental. Amateurism is anti-environmental. Professionalism merges the individual into patterns of the total environment. Amateurism seeks the development of the total awareness of the individual and the critical awareness of the ground rules of society. The amateur can afford to lose," (McLuhan, pg 92).

    I agree with this quote, being that I once considered myself an amateur and still sometimes do. Not everything I put out is perfect and there is always room for improvement. That said, I have gained so much knowledge about the multiple mediums I have used in this class. I no longer think of myself as an amateur but as someone willing to learn more. I can afford to lose it because I have the knowledge in my passion and now can use it in future crafts.

My final project is called "Focus". A tell on how I navigate my everyday world without social/ environmental awareness. My friends always say that I am always in my own world or that I constantly space out. It's hard for me to focus on my surroundings without being in my own head about things so I decided to add that into my project. It's about what I find to be beautiful while battling my everyday lifestyle which can be hard sometimes. It's shorter than what I could've made it but I captured the key points.

 Here is my project, I hope you enjoy it!

https://youtu.be/Dm7VtdLJoL8

Reflection- New Media and Art

 

                                                       

                                                               Overall Reflection

   " It is perhaps not generally realized that a refrigerator can be a revolutionary symbol — to people who have no refrigerators. A motor car owned by a worker in one country can be a symbol of revolt to a people deprived of even the necessities of life... [Hollywood] helped to build up the sense of deprivation of man's birthright," (McLuhan, pg 131).

    This quote made me realize how much of a blessing it is to work with different mediums of art, let alone go to college. We may see a refrigerator as a regular necessity while someone else may see it as a huge gift to have. We take a lot of things for granted including looking at art at face value. The quote basically states how much Hollywood has showcased what bright ideas and ideologies a person may bring into the limelight.

Inkjet Printing-

Inkjet printing was overall a fun process to do. The challenge that I had was the image and canvas sizing in Photoshop. The inches kept changing and the images ended up super small or were zoomed in. It was also hard to fix the brightness and contrast as well.

Blurb Book-

The book was really fun! My book was based on good memories that I've had and beautiful images that I've taken. I loved making the front and the back cover because it reminded me of my college class and the way I put the images together.

Show in the Gallary-

The gallery was an informative experience to put together. I didn't realize how much work it was to put an exhibit together never the less how to progress it. We had to do measurements of the walls for our photos to be put up as well as think of where we would like to put them (black or white wall).

In conclusion, I've had a great time in this class and learned so much from many different mediums!