Micro Project 3

 Statement: The photo above is a collage of the six things that I can not live without.  I made the background a bulletin board because I have one hanging over my bed with important things tacked onto it.  A bulletin board is a good way to stay organized and keep different notes on. I made three items look like Polaroid pictures because photography is something else that is a big part of my life. 


Music: I choose music because I love music and listen to it everyday.  I have an emotional
 connection to the music I listen to. Whether I am working out, getting ready in the morning or in the car on my to work music is something that is a part of my life.
One or two words: Incredible emotion

Tennis Shoes: I choose tennis shoes because working out is something that I try to do on a daily basis. Being healthy and being physically fit is something that is very important to me.  Therefore this is something that is important to have.
One or words: Indescribable passion

Planner: I choose this because this is something I use everyday.  I have a hectic life working two jobs and being a full time student so this helps me stay organized.  I wouldn't be able to keep track of everything without my planner.
One or two words: Staying organized

Cell Phone: I choose my cell phone because it is with me at all times and I am attached to it. Not only does it allow me to keep in touch with family and friends it allows me to have access to my email, work schedule and many other useful things.  Although this is probably something I rely on more than I should but it is very important to me
One or two words: Attached

Coffee: I choose coffee because I start every morning off with a cup of coffee. It helps me start my day.
One or two words: Daily energizer

Camera: I choose this because photography is something that I have a passion for. I'm always taking pictures.  Photography allows you to capture special moments in life.
One or two words: Unforgettable memories

Kaprow Art Which Cant be Art

Kaprow as an interesting perspective on art. He asks why we want to see the beauty in just any old thing. He suggests that in doing this we make anything and everything art. I agree with him in that matter. I dont believe that brushing your teeth is considered art nor do I think it should be. He also says that art should be lifelike. I agree with this as well. Art should go beyond the typical photograph or painting. With that being said you cant stretch it to the point where everything you do is considered art.
Kaprow makes some good points in his writing but I don't agree with everything he says.

Micro Project 2 : My Map to Class

The photo above shows my map to class every Tuesday and Thursday morning. The background is just simply a screen shot that I took on my phone. I did this because my cell phone is always with me. Although I believe I made it to class on time this day, it is a struggle for me to get out of bed in the morning. Therefore I thought it was ironic that class starts at 9:35 and the picture was taken at 9:43 (shown at the top of the screen shot).  The green dot is my starting point and the red dot is where the class is.  The blue line shows the route I take to class. I put a picture of the inside of my car because I drive for a portion of my trip.  There is also a picture of me walking because I walk for the other portion. I have to use my C pass to park in the parking lot by the ROTC building so I included a picture of that. Lastly I included a picture of four port-a-potties in a row.  This photo kind of symbolizes all the random/ weird things you can see on campus.
I designed a more in depth map but decided all though this is simple it fits my daily commute better than the first.  I'm usually not very awake on my way to class so I don't over think the things I see or notice as much as I would later on in the day.

Cardiff, Miller and Sound

I thought this was an interesting article.  I think it is a good observation that sound is more linked to memory. I also like the observation that it is impossible to be in two places at once. He notices this after watching the iphone screen. I catch myself getting so caught up in my phone and other devices that I dont notice the things around me.  I find it cool that art can lead us to such observations.  I also liked the 20 by 30 room made from random things.  It was neat how such random items can be brought together as art and signifiy two people.  I never realized how many different forms of art there was. 

Overall I followed this pretty well but there was a few terms that made it confusing such as the movie tittle. The author did a decent job at describing the different pieces of artwork but since I have never really seen pieces like these it is hard to imagine what they are like in person.  Although after reading this I may be interested in going to see something like this.

Mirco Assignment 1

Asymettrical

Person and their surrounding place

Radial

Person up close

My name on campus

Symmetrical

Image from point of view of an ant

Unstable Image

The first ten set of pictures were the most enjoyable because we had more freedom in what we could shoot. We were able to be creative but without guidelines.  The second set was more difficult for me because I was more focused on shooting what was expected as opposed to what I found interesting.  My favorite image is the three pictures that I took and put together to make my name on campus.

Nipple Jesus

I enjoyed this reading. It gave a good perspective for somebody who isn't familiar with different forms of art.  It was a good example of an average persons opinion.  I believe that an non artists opinion can be more honest than somebody who deals with art all the time. It was interesting to hear everybody opinion on this piece.
He doesn't seem to think much of the gallery experience. He briefly describes how boring the experience can be and I agree in some ways.  It is cool to see how this one piece can change his whole perspective. When you actually take time to observe different gallery's and keep an open mind you notice things you wouldn't before. For example from a distance you cant tell the picture was made from nipples. Which I believe this is what the artist was trying to show by filming this.

Ten Pictures

Every Labor day weekend my family goes to a YMCA camp. These are ten pictures I took this past weekend.