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.
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Sunday, November 17, 2013
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.
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.
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
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.
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.
Sunday, November 10, 2013
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!
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
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.
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
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.
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.
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
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.
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.
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