Project #7.2: 3D (Virtual Space)

My assemblage sculpture in 3D 

Artists Exhibition #2

I visited the Sheppard Contemporary Exhibition titled "Possession". All of the artists addressed themes regarding contemporary culture, fantasy and morality. Many artists included allusions to many historical art movements and many different cultures. All the pieces either address issues or even prompt questions about value and identity.

Erik Parker's Analog Babylon was probably my favorite piece in the gallery. This graphic, colorful acrylic painting represented peoples need to escape and travel. Henri Rousseau was a big inspiration for Parker, mainly because of Rousseau's early 20th century escapism paintings. This piece also suggest certain strategies of social and cultural connection that viewers experience in day-today life. I really admired his contrast of colors. The outer edges were pale and darker colors while the center revealed a bright neon sensation. Overall, I enjoyed his psychedelic, cartoon art.

Assume Vivid Astro Focus by Eli Sudbrack and Christophe Hamaide-Pierson. This piece mends modern day concepts of technology and knowledge. This represents the idea that technological knowledge is leading to more advanced dreams and goals. The only thing that bothered me about these digital prints was that it was an abstract drawing of a transvestite. So I am not use to seeing women breast and male genitals on the same body, it kinda gave off a weird vibe. I really could not relate to this piece as much as the other ones. But I do appreciate the collaboratives work. 

This exhibition visit was okay. I just wish I could have related to some of the artists work more. As I continue attending more lectures and exhibitions my ideas about art change and im constantly learning to view concepts through different perceptions. 

Project #7

For this project I chose to focus on the stereotypes of Republicans. Although I agree with liberals the most, I still concur with some of the Republican standpoints on certain issues. So I decided to recreate the GOP website. I threw in as many of stereotypes I could find. I tried not to change around any pictures so that the website could look identical. 

Project #5 Video Cover

I chose to work with Jon Krocker's 38 Jansky Units (1982) http://www.ubu.com/film/krocker_jansky.html because I enjoyed the soundtrack of the video. The video also made me laugh because of its simplicity and weirdness. I recently wrote an essay on narcotics and hallucinogens, so when I saw this video I thought I could recreate the concept about someone "tripping" on a drug whether it be ecstasy or acid. Dr. Timothy Leery talks a lot about LSD and other hallucinogens expanding ones mind and universe, so the popcorn represents his mind expanding after taking the drug. He is wearing a mask because when you take these mind altering drugs, its is said that you loose your identity. There are not many visual effects in the video (like flashing lights etc.) because I wanted to convey how the drugs only effect the mind of the person who is taking them, therefore, everything around him is absolutely normal.

1840's GIF Party Project 1

Paul and Apollos by Sir Edward Poynter
I wanted to used the video track editing instead of frame by frame because I wanted to become more familiar with it. Truthfully it took me a lot of time to find my way around photoshop but now I'm am beginning to feel comfortable with the program.The GIF is not anything spectacular but I think it tells a cute little story of how these half-naked men use magical water to make a tree grow. I hope someone likes it because I had an interesting time creating it. 

Story Boards

Story Board #1

For Paul and Apollos, I decided to make the water change colors and sparkle. Then I had the water stop and the frame start to shake. Shortly after a huge animated tree pops up. This will change this boring picture into something that sparks interest. 

Story Board #2

For The Doubt: Can These Dry Bones Live?, I wanted to have a ghost appear and gradually come out the grave. Once he fully appears, he begins to wave his hand, as to say "hello". After that he will shortly disappear from the frame. This was suppose to make this sad painting into a funny picture.

Story Board #3

For Harmony in Grey and Green, I wanted to try something simple. I chose to mainly playing around with the background and shades in the painting. I also thought it would be creative to have the flowers continuously drop in the background.