I Miss You - Video Art

I filmed home videos from VHS onto my iPhone from when I was a baby in 1994 to when I was a little older in 2001.  I took these videos and compiled them into one video.  The video is called "I Miss You" because it is about how I miss my grandparents.  My grandparents loved me to death and would do anything for me.  All four of my grandparents have passed now, and it was a really hard time for me.  They passed before I really accomplished anything and that killed me.  I think about them all the time because a lot of things happen to me that I wish I could share with them.  I chose videos from when I was younger because that was when my grandparents were the healthiest and we had the best footage of them.  Portions of the video include my father and my mother with me because even though my grandparents are gone, I still have them.  My parents carry on what their parents taught them, and I want to do the same.  I want my parents and my grandparents to be proud of me because I owe it to them and myself.  I miss my grandparents so much and it was extremely difficult to watch the videos of them.  But I know that they will always be with me because they live in my parents and me.

I embraced the error because I was filming footage from VHS tapes.  The tapes were very shaky and have a grainy look to them which I thought enhanced my video instead of being a distraction.  Overall, i thought this project was very enjoyable.  I like creating something that has a message that correlates personally to me.

In the video, I am the one singing the song by Miley Cyrus "I Miss You."  I thought that the lyrics said exactly how I feel, so I wanted to show that in my video.

Enjoy...

Lizzy Dellamonica Comment

I thought Lizzy did a great job with her performance piece.  I think one of her strongest aspects of her performance was that she really invaded a space.  By setting up in the middle of the store, she made people interact with the "mannequins" and that's what made her piece so good.  I also love the concept behind your piece about how our society is always seeking perfection.  I liked the connection you made between our quest for perfection and the mannequins, and I thought your performance art piece did a good job at expressing that.  Good job! :)

Sight

This video is very disturbing to me.  I hope something like this is never created, but I feel that eventually the Sight System will exist, just not in my lifetime.  Living with Sight is like living in a dream, nothing is real.  The characters really creeped me out to.  I didn't like how their eyes glowed, and the interaction between the guy and girl was so uncomfortable to watch.  It was as if they were robots being programmed what to say and how to act.  If that is our future, I want no part of it.  It is also scary to think that other people could control you with technology.  Those higher up can have a power over you and manipulate you.  That is an extremely scary thought.  That is not what I want.  Yes, the technology is a marvel and is really cool.  But when will people stop?  How far are people willing to go before they have gone to far past the point of no return?  Scary to think about.

A Scientist Predicts the Future- Michio Kaku

Michio Kaku predicts that the human race will not be able to survive without technology.  Technology is advancing little by little each and every day, and it is playing an even more important role in our society than it has in the past.  Technology is surpassing the human race because it is growing and evolving, and humans are not doing anything to evolve and become a better and more dominant species.  Technology will consume our society and people will not be able to function without it.  You can already see this occurring today because people rely so much on getting information from computers, calculating formulas on a calculator, and clinging to cell phones.  People need technology, and the bigger and better technology gets, the weaker and more small-minded people will get.  Robots are going to become part of our normal everyday life.  People will no longer need laptops or computers because there will be a interface put directly into your eye with a contact.  Our world is becoming technology dependent.  I believe that technology will be a great thing, but only for so long.  I think we are heading a down a path to be like the people in the Disney film Wall-e: lazy, unaware of the problems and the things around us, and relying on technology and the conveniences that it gives us.

Golan Levin

After watching Golan Levin's question and answer video, I received new information about a topic that I do not know anything about really.  Levin creates fascinating work by the use of computer programming, art, and technology.  He explains how mathematical formulas are used in order to create his works, and to me, that is just crazy to think about.  It amazes me how people, like Levin, have discovered ways to create beautiful pieces of art by using math.  So our high school teaches were right. You really do use math everyday, and Levin understands the math in order to manipulate it and create art.

Levin believes that everyone should learn how to program.  Levin states that as soon as his 4 year old son is a little older, he will start teaching him programming by using Scratch.  He feels that everyone should be familiar with programs such a Java, Frameworks, or C++.  Levin stresses that computer programming is popping up every where in our modern day society and that people need to be knowledgeable about it.  I agree with Levin, and I feel that it would be a very valuable and interesting topic to learn about in order to understand how things are working.

I found it interesting that Levin believes that eventually the computer's artificial intelligence will surpass human intelligence and take over.  Computers are faster and can calculate and generate information in an instant.  So, what is stopping the computer from taking over?  People are becoming more dependent on computers.  We are so quick to go look it up on the computer instead of trying to think about the solution ourselves.  Levin believes that humans will always have the upper-hand on computers, but only time will tell.

Overall, I found this very interesting and enjoyed listening to Levin discuss an obvious passion of his.  I gained some good insight on a new topic and wish that I would have gotten into computer programming years ago because who knows where I could have been now.

Performance Art Piece: Dog On A Leash

My performance art piece is called "Dog On A Leash."  I was influenced and inspired by the painting "Dynamism of a Dog on a  Leash" by Giacomo Balla.  Learning about Balla and his work was one my favorite topics that we discussed in class.  I love how he captured motion in a still painting, and this is my favorite painting of Balla.  

I conducted my project at my local mall, The Galleria Mall, in York, Pennsylvania.  I stood indie one of the entrances into the mall on Black Friday, so there were lots of people.  I stood in the same location and had my best friend, Alyson Meloni, film me and people's reactions to me.  I stood motionless like a statue holding a leash that was attached to a toy dog.  I kept the same position and received some very interesting reactions.  Some people walked straight up to me trying to get me to move or to talk to them, but I resisted.  One woman thought that I was a mannequin.  Two girls thought that I was fake as well and stood trying to figure out if I was real or not.  Overall, watching people's reactions to me was hilarious and I enjoyed the project very much.  I enjoyed it so much that after I was done filming, I went up and stood again just to see how the people react to me.  

So enjoy my performance art  piece of "Dog on a Leash," inspired by the great Giacomo Balla. 

------> My Inspiration

   ------> The Final Product

Saturday Night Fever

I do not think that Saturday Night Fever killed disco.  If anything, I think it showcases the best songs of disco.  I really enjoy this movie and the soundtrack.  I watched the movie several times with my dad and have listened to the soundtrack with my grandmother, who is a big BeeGees fan, countless times.  The songs in the movie are what I believe to be the best in disco.  The dancing done by John Travolta in the film just makes the songs even better.  I'm not saying that disco is my favorite, but I think that this movie helped disco in a positive way.

If Saturday Night Fever would have truly killed disco, then we would not still be watching the movie and listening to the popular songs on the soundtrack like "Stayin' Alive."  This film is a big reason why people still know disco songs in our modern world.  Disco is not dead.  It keeps showing up in the world today and will always be a pinnacle moment in the history of music.

Breakdancing

Breakdancing originated in the 1970s in New York.  This style of dance was popular among African Americans and Puerto Rican youths in the beginning in New York, but the style has spread.  Media helped to make breakdancing popular around the world.   Breakdancing is also known as b-boying, and people who breakdance are known as b-boys, b-girls, or breakers.
I find breakdancing very interesting and fun to watch.  It's amazing how this style of dance began in New York, but then quickly spread to other parts of the world.  I like how dance battles occur between break dancers because it allows competition.  The competition allows people to show off what they know and showcase their talent.    

Nam June Paik

I am in love with Nam June Paik's work.  I am really interested in how he uses the error in his videos to his advantage.  Paik does not see errors as mistakes, but rather as an enhancement to his pieces.  This relates to our own video art projects because we need to embrace the errors.  It is unnecessary to fix the errors because they can be used to make the project unique and different.

Paik uses neon in many of his pieces and incorporates videos as well.  I think this is genius of Paik, and he creates works of art that is so new, which is why he stands out among other artists.  His "Electronic Superhighway" is one f his most famous pieces and is my personal favorite.  He takes the flat television screens and turns it into something that is completely different in order to represent the United States.  Genius.

Matthew Barney

After watching the documentary, I feel that it is safe to say that Matthew Barney has an interesting spin on how he creates his artwork.  His work can be very exquisite and beautiful, but it can also contain creepy creatures that, to me, are disturbing.  However, he is able to transform those creatures and make them into something beautiful by making them perform elegant tasks.
Also, Barney is very interested in representing the human body, sex organs, and the birthing process in how work.  Although very disturbing and not really my taste, Barney creates art based on these topics in a new and very creative manner.  Barney is able to take everyday objects, such as vaseline, and turn it into something that will make it be art.  To me, that is what makes a fantastic artist.  Being able to decontextualize an ordinary object and make it something more is no easy feat, but Barney does it in his work and I admire that.
Even though his art is not necessarily my style and is kind of confusing for me, I appreciate and respect what he can accomplish and execute through his art.

FLASH MOB

One of my favorite flash mobs comes from a movie, "Friends With Benefits."  I know that it is scripted, since it is in a movie, but I still love the idea of it.  I think it is so fun and interesting to watch and like how it was used in the movie.  Enjoy!

For This Christmas I Wish… XEROX

 For my project, I used a 5 foot tall Tinsel Christmas Tree, a Santa Hat, mini Stockings, and Copied parts of my body.  The project reflects me and my wishes.  These are my deepest wishes that I hope one day will come true.  Each wish is placed in the Stocking, and I call them my Christmas Wishes.  I titled this piece… "For This Christmas I wish…"  The wishes do not include any material items, but are things that I consider life goals.  The wishes are very personal, as are the parts of my body that are on the Christmas tree.  The Christmas tree represents me and what is on the outside as well as the inside of me.

 

What is an Archetype?

An archetype in Jungian psychology refers to collectively inherited unconscious ideas, patterns of thought, images, etc.  Archetypes are used to interpret observations that people make.

They are very mush like stereotypes in the fact that people use both in order to understand or interpret the things that others do or see.

Sheryl Oring

Sheryl Oring is a performance artist who sits at a table with her typewriter waiting for people to sit down with her.  The people who sit with her dictate a letter that they wish to be sent to the President.

After hearing about Oring's work, I was in awe and interested.  I feel that she is making a statement about herself and is helping others to make their own statements.  Her art is unique and expressive.  Oring is able to express herself and others, and to me that is amazing.

From reading the letters that people wrote, I saw that they varied greatly.  Some were short and sweet, while others were more in-depth and addressed concerns.  Some praised the President, while others bashed him.  Oring typed exactly what she was told.  She did not write variations, but only the truth.  The letters were meant to be the individuals voices, and she did not distort them.

"Howl"

After reading the article about "Howl" being deemed too obscene to air on a New York radio station, I was shocked.  I do not understand why they would not air it when a court had already ruled that the poem was not too obscene.  I feel that we as a society are becoming soft.  I also feel that we are blind to the fact that by not airing a poem, we are not going to stop all of the sex, poor language, and anger out in the world.  I feel that there was no risk to take, despite what the radio station feared.
The poem is historical literature that deserves to be shared.  Allen Ginsberg does not sugar coat anything, which is why I think people are so afraid of his poem.  He speaks the truth and tells it like it is.  That's why people are scared.  They do not want to hear the truth, and they do not want the public frightened by the real issues in the world that are affecting us.  No, instead the radio station will air something that makes everyone happy and give the false notion that everything is okay.  Everything is fine, and everyone will continue to live in a fantasy.  For the people who do see reality for what it really is, like Ginsberg, their voices will be censored, and to me that's wrong.  What's the point of freedom of speech if we can't even use it?  There isn't.  Ginsberg lost his freedom of speech because he was telling the truth, unfiltered.  And for our society, that apparently isn't acceptable.

Brion Gysin

Brion Gysin was born on January 16, 1916 and passed away on July 13, 1986.  Gysin was a painter, writer, sound poet, and performance artist.  He was born in Taplow, Buckinghamshire.

Gysin discovered the cut-up technique, which was used by his friend William S. Burroughs.  The cut-up technique was a more developed from which it had been used before.  Gysin would place layers of newspapers as a mat to protect the table from being scratched since he was using a razor blade to cut the papers.  While he was cutting, he noticed that the layers offered interesting juxtapositions of text and image.  Subsequently, he began deliberately cutting newspaper articles into sections, and then rearranged them randomly.  His first cut-up experiment resulted in the book Minutes to Go.

He is also known for the Dream Machine.  This is a flicker device designed as an art object to be viewed with the eyes closed.  Gysin created the machine along with Ian Sommerville.  The machine produces visual stimuli.  It is claimed to allow one to enter a hypnagogic state, or to go from being awake to asleep.  In order to escape the Dream Machine, all you have to do is open your eyes.

"Brion Gysin was the only man I ever respected."
--- William S. Burroughs ---

Grid Art Project: So This is Love...

For my grid art project, I used a photograph of my boyfriend and I.  In order to recreate the image, I used several thousand push pins that I tacked on a grid made out of poster board.  I used white and blue push pins for the written text  box at the top, and I used multicolor pins for the background to make the image of the people pop.  To create the image I used silver push pins, but then hand-painted each one in order to get the shades and tones of grey that I wanted.  This is the result! Enjoy!

Emak-Bakia

After watching Man Ray's "Emak-Bakia," I feel like I just watched an optical illusion.  The images made my mind get tripped up, and the music created a creepy ambiance for me.  

I'm a little confused by his work because all I am seeing is a bunch of random images put together to create a movie.  Although I may not totally comprehend what is going on, I am really fascinated by his work and the process in how he creates his images.  

The coy fish image of them swimming around is probably my favorite in this particular video.  Man Ray definitely has a very unique style,  and I am intrigued by it and can appreciate his work.

Steve Jobs: Commencement Speech

Steve Jobs was a remarkable and brilliant man who helped to create the computer that I am typing on right now.  He was an inspiration to many, and during his commencement speech, he inspired many more.  We all know how powerful Jobs was in our society, but he was able to relate to everyone listening to his speech that day.  By saying that one simple class of calligraphy basically changed his whole life shows us that you don't have to have a monumental idea.  By just having something simple in front of you, it can spark that great idea.

Jobs did what he wanted, for him.  He wasn't letting anyone tell him what to do, and I think that that is what benefited him the most.  By doing something you love, you will feel more passionate about it and what to do greater things.  That's how jobs felt.  By taking the classes he loved, he was able to expound upon that and do something that not only changed the technological world, but changed his entire life.

Steve Jobs did what he did not for money.  He did it for love.  The love of technology and creating something that he knew would change how people used computers was what fueling his passion.  I am encouraged by Jobs to do what I love and to follow my passions.  Jobs did, and it seemed to work out pretty well in the big scheme of things.

Alan Turing's Contribution

Alan Mathison Turing was born on June 23, 1912 and died on June 7, 1954, and during his time, Turing was able to become known as the father of computer science and artificial intelligence.  Turing was a mathematician, logician, cryptanalyst, and computer scientist.  He created the Turing machine, and this was considered a model of a general purpose computer. Turing gave a formalization of the concepts of algorithms and computations with the Turing machine.  


During World War II, Turing devised a number of techniques for breaking German ciphers, including the bombe.  The bombe is an electromechanical machine that could find settings for the Enigma machine.

After World War II, Turing worked for the National Physical Laboratory.  Here he designed the ACE, which is one one of the first designs for a stored-program computer.  He also assisted in the development of the Manchester computers.  

War of the Worlds

After listening to War of the Worlds, I could see why people would believe that this was real at the time.  When you close your eyes and just listen, you feel like you are part of the story.  The sounds surround you and create the scene in your own house.  I really felt like I was right in the middle of the plot.  When the recording was over, however, I felt reality coming back to me.  It's hard to believe that this caused so much commotion when it was first released because the whole time I felt like it was just a story being told for me, but at the time the idea of something else out there was new and frightening to people.  
I enjoyed just listening because it allowed me to create the scene in my own head.  I like the idea of listening because everyone's scene in their own heads are completely different.  Someone's characters could be much scarier than mine, but it us up to the listener to determine what they want to see from what they hear.  Overall I enjoyed the War of theWorlds.  It was a little strange and not something that I would normally listen to, but I appreciate the work for what it was and still is.

A Timeline of the Battery

1748:  Benjamin Franklin coins the term "battery" in order to describe a series of charges glass plates

1780-1786:  Luigi Galvani demonstrated the electrical basis of nerve impulses and provided cornerstone research for later inventors like Volta to create batteries

1800:  Alessandro Volta invented the Voltaic Pile and discovered the first practical method of generating electricity.  The Voltaic Pile is constructed of alternating discs f zinc and copper with pieces of cardboard soaked in brine between the metals, and this produces a current and is known as the first "wet cell battery."

1836:  John F. Daniell invented the Daniel Cell that used two electrolytes: copper sulfate and zinc sulfate.  This lasted longer than Volta's invention, and the Daniel Cell was used to power technology for over 100 years.

1839:  William Robert Grove created the first fuel cell, and the fuel cell produced electricity by combining hydrogen and oxygen.

1839-1842:  Bunsen and Grove invented the most successful batteries by creating improvements in batteries that used liquid electrodes.

1859:  Gaston Plante developed the first practical storage lead-acid battery that could be recharged.

1866:  Georges Laclanche created the carbon-zinc wet battery cell and then the first dry cell, which made the battery transportable.

1881:  J.A. Thiebaut creates the first battery with both negative electrodes and porous pot placed in a zinc cup.

1881:  Carl Gassner invented the first commercially successful dry cell battery.

1899:  Waldmar Jungner invented the first nickel-cadmium rechargeable battery.

1901:  Thomas Alva Edison invented the alkaline storage battery.

1949:  Lew Urry developed the small alkaline battery, which lasts five to eight times longer than zinc-carbon cells.

1954:  The first solar battery is invented by Gerald Pearson, Calvin Fuller, and Daryl Chapin, and this battery converts the sun's energy into electricity.

1964:  Duracell was incorporated!

Philip K. Dick

Philip K. Dick was a novelist, essayist, and short story writer.  His work is categorized as science fiction.  In his novels, Dick writes about altered states, the future, and authoritarian governments.  His later wrks focused on his ideas about metaphysics and theology.  Dick created stories like no other, and was often able to form a bridge between two genres in his novels, such as alternate history and science fiction. Dick has published 44 novels, 121 short stories, and out of his work ten popular movies have been created.  In 2007, Dick became the first science fiction author to be included in the Library of America series.

Dick's stories focus on the fragile nature of what is "real" and the construction of personal identity.
He writes about surreal fantasies and how the main characters soon discover that their reality is being controlled and dictated by powerful external entities.  For Dick, everything is a matter of perception.

Alternate universes and simulacra are common plot devices used in his stories, and he never has a true hero.  Hi major theme in is work is "What constitutes the authentic human being?"

Dick is a true artist and is a genius.  His stories, as bizarre as some of them are, are insightful and make the reader think about themselves as a person.

"I want to write about people I love, and put them into a fictional world spun out of my own mind, not the world we actually have, because the world we actually have does not meet my standards.  In my writing, I even question the universe; I wonder out loud if it is real, and I wonder out loud if all of us are real."  --- Philip K. Dick

Flip Book Animation- "It's a Beautiful Life"

It's A Beautiful Life-  The story about a true romance, and how their love can triumph over anything.  The story shows how blissful life can be when in love, and that even when everything seems hopeless, there is always a way to find that happiness again.  Anyone can find his/her happily ever after.  <3



Sorry it's sideways!

Where does Nadsat language come from in A Clockwork Orange?

The language is heavily influenced from Russia.  The Nadsat language takes words that are in Russian and anglicizes it while still retaining something from the original pronunciation.

For example, the word chelloveck in the Nadsat language means fellow or person, and in Russian the word is chelovyek which also has the same meaning.

This type of language is said to have been used to help characterize Alex by helping to establish his culture and background.  His vocabulary suggests that he contains elements of both West and East, which is elements of democracy and communism.  The Nadsat language hints at a repression in the State that controls Alex's society.

The Girl: Trailer (HBO Films)

THE GIRL stars Toby Jones as Alfred Hitchcock and Sienna Miller as Tippi Hedren, and tells the story of the director’s obsessive relationship with his leading lady during the making of “The Birds” and “Marnie.” As he attempted to sculpt Hedren into the perfect Hitchcock blonde of his imagination, he became obsessed with the impossible dream of winning the real woman’s love. Her rejection of his misguided attempts only added to his obsession, putting both their careers and personal lives in jeopardy.




To watch the full movie:  http://viooz.co/movies/13958-the-girl-2012.html

Stop Motion Favorite

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My favorite stop motion was the "A Day in Life" video.  I liked how the creator filmed the video from the perspective of one person.  The video was short and simple, but the filming techniques and angles of the camera enhanced it and made it something spectacular.  One of my favorite shots was of the book and the setting sun in the background.  This simple scene gives the viewer a sense of time elapsing, and I just think it's a beautiful image.

The Great Train Robbery

This film definitely appealed more to me than "Trip to the Moon," because I felt like it was a better representation of a more realistic and believable story.  I felt that the music in both films was out of place and that it did not compliment either story very well.  At times where I thought there was more action, the music was legato and high pitched when it should have given me a stronger intensity.  Overall, again I feel like this film is a huge stepping stone for film making that we see today.  It definitely marks the beginning of new technology.

Trip to the Moon

To be honest, this video kind of freaked me out.  I was very surprised when I watched it, and at first I was not really sure what to think of it.  I can however appreciate the work.  I cannot even begin to imagine how long it took to hand paint every single frame.  The attention to detail is impeccable.  The making of these are truly a work of art, and this type of work really marks the beginning of a new era.  The era in which different media and motion pictures play an important role in people's everyday life.  So even though the images startled me a bit, I can still appreciate the work and understand why it was such a monumental discovery in technology.

Camera Obscura

The Times Square piece is my favorite out of the one's shown by Morell because I am entranced by all of the bright colors that are being projected.  It is amazing how every detail can be projected into the room and illuminate the walls.  I personally can feel the life and energy of New York just by looking at the projection because it is a very powerful image.

My Favorite from Quinta's Blog

After viewing Angel de Quinta's Stage Door Blog, I found that my favorites were the scenes from Wicked.  Last month I had the opportunity to see Wicked on Broadway, and I absolutely loved it.  From the very first note, I was hooked.  The music is beautiful, the story enchanting, and everything is just simply magical.  I love the character Glinda, and I especially love Krsitin Chenoweth. Therefore, my favorite pieces from the blog are of her performing songs from Wicked.  Her stage presence and charisma amazes me, and I am in awe at her talent.  I could watch her perform all day, and I wish that I could have seen her and Idina Menzel perform in Wicked.  Wicked is definitely my favorite show, and I could see it at least ten more times.

Sorry White People, Blackface Is Still Not OK | Thought Catalog

Sorry White People, Blackface Is Still Not OK | Thought Catalog

This article showcases one person's strong opinion on the use of black face.

Personally, I agree with the author of the article.  However, I do think that in some cases black face is okay.  I think that black face is acceptable in the theater when the actors are trying to portray a black character.  I think it is okay only if that character is a true representation of who black people were during the time period in which the show is taking place.  I do not think it is okay for people to use black face in inappropriate manners trying to harass or criticize others.

Madama Butterfly

At first I didn't know what to think of this video.  I was shocked in the beginning by the animation which seemed to resemble claymation.  This is definitely a new and creative approach to the Madama Butterfly which we discussed in class.  When I think of Madama Butterfly, I think pure beauty.  However, when I started watching the animation, it was not at all what I expected.  Sapegin put an interesting spin on Madama Butterfly, and at first, it seemed childlike to me.  The claymation did not appeal to me, but as the video progressed I began to understand it more and more.  The love story that the main character faces is both beautiful and disheartening.  She spends her whole life waiting for the love that she can never get back.  The opening scene displays passion, but then that passion eventually fades and the woman is left alone.

Raul Cuero Interview

I think one key point is to not limit yourself based on what society says you can and cannot do.  Raul Cuero makes an excellent point here that can be applied in everyday life.  People should not let others or the norm stop them from achieving their goals and aspirations.  Do not limit yourself because often you are not allowed to reopen the doors that you have already closed.  Think of all the possibilities and always try because you never know when you will succeed and beat the odds.

"Changing the expectations by doing something that the other person does not expect.  Creativity is based on innovation and something that is not obvious and unknown."  This quote by Cuero is essential in how creativity works.  In order to keep life interesting and to stand out, is to be creative.  To be creative you must think of the unknown and do something different because when the people around you expect the norm and you do something different, they will be shocked.  This will set you apart from others and make you a more appealing person.   It is important to be creative because people are awed by others who think outside the box.

It is important to understand that in order to be creative you must understand nature and your existence with nature.  Creativity is not about being intellectual or artistic, it is about knowing why you exist.  People are very misguided by this concept and it is important to understand so that we can all be creative by just knowing more about ourselves.  We can apply this in life by just observing nature and our surroundings and seeing how we fit in nature.  Everything comes from nature and we need to take time to make more observations.

Creativity comes from others and nature.  People need to spend more time with others because that is where ideas are formed and grown.

Creativity dies when people lack intensity.  Intensity is what drives the process of creativity, and people need to stop being afraid of failing and just go for it.  In our lives we need to take risks in order to reach what we desire.

Creativity cannot be planned, and in our lives we need to slow down and enjoy the process that we go through in order to be creative.  However do not let the results be what is driving you and just enjoy the journey.

In our daily lives we need to start being the ones who create the instructions.  We need to use our hands and be the inventors and not just follow someone else's plan.  Also, ask questions because that is a sign of creativity and creative thinking.

From viewing this interview, I see how important it is to stop and observe my surroundings. I need to find my place in nature, and I realize that creativity is sparked when you have found your place.

ART VS DESIGN

    I found this article very interesting because it explores a topic that is open to interpretation.  What classifies something as art?  What classifies something as design?  I found myself agreeing with the author of the article.  I think that in order to create art it needs to be completely new and represent something that has never been done before.  

    To me a design is art that has been created before and is now used again and again.  A design is template for people to copy and recreate.  To be an artist, you must be the one who creates new and original designs. 

Baroque in Beauty in the Beast

Even as young kids we were exposed to themes from the Baroque era without even realizing it.  In this short clip, the character, Cogsworth, is describing the palace and says that it is from the Baroque time period.  Then he makes the joke, "If it's not Baroque, don't fix it."  Baroque is everywhere!

Opera Excerpt from the movie Miss Congeniality

This small clip demonstrates how classical opera is embedded in newer popular movies of today.

Juan Carlos Delgado

Juan Carlos Delgado created some very fascinating works of art in my opinion.  The way he incorporated several different elements in order to create the ever-changing effect was brilliant.  He was able to transform a simple bust into a seemingly growing ice sculpture.  He once again combined ice with another work of art with the bars and the ice that grew on them.  The technique he uses is a form of multimedia because the project continues to change over time.  I think that his works are very interesting and deserve recognition because they demonstrate brilliance.  The combination of an object and its surrounding elements is a great technique that Delgado is able to manipulate well in order to create his masterpieces.

I feel very excited about this class, and I am looking forward to expanding my knowledge.  I feel a little overwhelmed after the first class, and this class will probably be the hardest for me.  However, I also feel confident that I can do well in this class because I have a background in many of the topics discussed in the syllabus.

My name is Katie Mae Pennewill.  I am majoring in art therapy, and I love to create works of art containing Disney characters.  I am very interested in musicals, and I have seen several musicals on Broadway.  I love to play volleyball and enjoy watching all types of sports.  Being active, being with friends, creating art, and just having a good time is what I live for.

I want to learn as much as possible to expand my knowledge.  So whatever you, the professor, have to offer, I am ready to take it in and learn.