Great approach in how he plans for the plants to grow, then die, and then grow in an endless cycle. Who would have thought of having a garden of stones though. That's what i like in this piece he does. It seems that certain people were unhappy with the piece due to the fact that they thought it didn't represent the holocaust victims. Of course their opinions changed after explanation, but surely one doesn't have to get an explanation at all times.
I like to let the mind wonder. It gives people a chance to come up with ideas of how the art piece is trying to give out the message. And after they see that it's giving a message, they can try to figure out what it is exactly the message is trying to say from the artist.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
How Creativity is Killing the Culture
.....wow.... creative people are to be stopped eh?
Well, i suppose i get his point in reasons why he feels the way he does. He mostly looks at facts, and logic. I think that instead of looking at things in different perspectives, he looks at something and sees it for what it is. No extra fancy words, just plain and straight to the point. Then again i could be wrong all together.
But what i do know is that I don't think that creative people should be stopped at all. I mean if it wasn't for creativity, the world would suck ass. Do you understand just how plain and boring life would be? Shit, i'd probably would snap if I hadn't found my creative side in things i love to do the most. "Creative people"...what are they exactly? People who do things that are "odd"? "wierd"? or people that look at things in different perspectives? What about those who do in fact try out for American Idol or the other shows he mentioned in the text? Singers, dancers, performers in general, poets, people with dreams.
Dreams...that's where it all begins. Once you have a dream or set goal you should do what it takes to strive for it. I think that's where all the creativity takes place. You work hard and put yourself out there for the world to see and hear about. Yes you will be judged but you keep going no matter what the costs. That's where the creativity lies in my opinion.
He should realize that even he dreams sometimes and if so, does he not try to do what he can to reach his goals? Then again, some people don't try due to certain situations. Or they see that if they can't accomplish their dream, then they just toss away all emotions towards it and look at the facts in life. I hate it when this happens because they give up too easily. Yes it may take time or yes you are unable to reach that goal at the moment but it doesn't hurt to have hope does it?
I've come to realize the good and bad sides of having hope. The good thing is that it keeps you going even when all around u is falling apart. The only bad thing is when your hope shatters due to something someone said, or something that's been done, etc. Either way, still keep going and dreaming for one day as they all say, all of your dreams will come true. You just can't see it at the moment because something is blocking your path.
To make all of this come together and to have a random quote, if a friend of mine read this, she would say "he's upset at the world because he has no sex life".
Well, i suppose i get his point in reasons why he feels the way he does. He mostly looks at facts, and logic. I think that instead of looking at things in different perspectives, he looks at something and sees it for what it is. No extra fancy words, just plain and straight to the point. Then again i could be wrong all together.
But what i do know is that I don't think that creative people should be stopped at all. I mean if it wasn't for creativity, the world would suck ass. Do you understand just how plain and boring life would be? Shit, i'd probably would snap if I hadn't found my creative side in things i love to do the most. "Creative people"...what are they exactly? People who do things that are "odd"? "wierd"? or people that look at things in different perspectives? What about those who do in fact try out for American Idol or the other shows he mentioned in the text? Singers, dancers, performers in general, poets, people with dreams.
Dreams...that's where it all begins. Once you have a dream or set goal you should do what it takes to strive for it. I think that's where all the creativity takes place. You work hard and put yourself out there for the world to see and hear about. Yes you will be judged but you keep going no matter what the costs. That's where the creativity lies in my opinion.
He should realize that even he dreams sometimes and if so, does he not try to do what he can to reach his goals? Then again, some people don't try due to certain situations. Or they see that if they can't accomplish their dream, then they just toss away all emotions towards it and look at the facts in life. I hate it when this happens because they give up too easily. Yes it may take time or yes you are unable to reach that goal at the moment but it doesn't hurt to have hope does it?
I've come to realize the good and bad sides of having hope. The good thing is that it keeps you going even when all around u is falling apart. The only bad thing is when your hope shatters due to something someone said, or something that's been done, etc. Either way, still keep going and dreaming for one day as they all say, all of your dreams will come true. You just can't see it at the moment because something is blocking your path.
To make all of this come together and to have a random quote, if a friend of mine read this, she would say "he's upset at the world because he has no sex life".
Nan Goldin
I see that the artist tries to cope with the loss of her loved ones through her films. To be completely torn away from someone dear to you really can cause an impact on your life. Sure her friends have passed, but it seems that no matter who dies around her, her's sister's suicide will stick out the most even if it happened decades ago.
I've come to realize that many people cope with death differently. Some it takes a few days, others it can stay with them the rest of their lives. Sure they will try to get past it, but sometimes they don't want to get past it. They rather live or stay in the past rather than move on. For if they do move on, i suppose to them it's like erasing something dear to them when really they are just moving on to enjoy the days that remain for them on this earth. That's why i try to get people to realize that they can't stay in the past for too long. Sure it's going to hurt for a while, and that's understandable, but over time it's best to move on or else your past will become your present and future if you're not careful.
I like how she does her work. She takes shots of events as they are happening. She isn't trying to focus on the past, or what's in store for the future. It's all about here and now. For we are to live the moment and think nothing of tomorrow. That's something i tend to do at times. Instead of worrying about what's ahead of us, enjoy what you have now for it may not be there tomorrow.
I think I understand now as to why her sister's death sticks out the most. They were extremely close and all of a sudden, her sister is gone. Dead. No longer apart of her life. Something like her sister committing suicide didn't even cross her mind and when it happened...she had no chance to see her sister ever again. So now she does what she can to capture every moment of life on camera as it happens. So that once the people around her are gone, she can look back and see how she was able to at least have a moment in time with them through the photos.
A quote that the artist said which stood out to me in the text. "Memory allows the endless flow of connections."
I've come to realize that many people cope with death differently. Some it takes a few days, others it can stay with them the rest of their lives. Sure they will try to get past it, but sometimes they don't want to get past it. They rather live or stay in the past rather than move on. For if they do move on, i suppose to them it's like erasing something dear to them when really they are just moving on to enjoy the days that remain for them on this earth. That's why i try to get people to realize that they can't stay in the past for too long. Sure it's going to hurt for a while, and that's understandable, but over time it's best to move on or else your past will become your present and future if you're not careful.
I like how she does her work. She takes shots of events as they are happening. She isn't trying to focus on the past, or what's in store for the future. It's all about here and now. For we are to live the moment and think nothing of tomorrow. That's something i tend to do at times. Instead of worrying about what's ahead of us, enjoy what you have now for it may not be there tomorrow.
I think I understand now as to why her sister's death sticks out the most. They were extremely close and all of a sudden, her sister is gone. Dead. No longer apart of her life. Something like her sister committing suicide didn't even cross her mind and when it happened...she had no chance to see her sister ever again. So now she does what she can to capture every moment of life on camera as it happens. So that once the people around her are gone, she can look back and see how she was able to at least have a moment in time with them through the photos.
A quote that the artist said which stood out to me in the text. "Memory allows the endless flow of connections."
Will Schade
Will is known for odd additions in his art pieces. He spells like a third grader, has odd humor in adding irreverence often directed towrds biblical prophets and saints, and leads the viewers to acknowledge the mastery of draftmanship. He finds ways to humor by sinking to low points in his work.
This text was one that i couldn't really get into for some reason. It could be that I just don't have much interest in it. Not trying to say that he isn't an interesting artist, but it could be how the text talks about him. It's not holding out some certain hook that i can grasp and hold onto in order to get full understanding of his work.
Then again, it could be how I'm feeling at the moment which isn't very good.
I do know that i like his route of putting childlike qualities into adult-like work. For example he could have a complex drawing, but a child's handwriting talking about something simple. Or he could have a child-like drawing, but text that speaks through the mind of a 30 yr old.
I like the contrast that tends to have an affect of how you see people. When you think you have your view of them, something else completely throws you off of what you thought of them in the first place.
This text was one that i couldn't really get into for some reason. It could be that I just don't have much interest in it. Not trying to say that he isn't an interesting artist, but it could be how the text talks about him. It's not holding out some certain hook that i can grasp and hold onto in order to get full understanding of his work.
Then again, it could be how I'm feeling at the moment which isn't very good.
I do know that i like his route of putting childlike qualities into adult-like work. For example he could have a complex drawing, but a child's handwriting talking about something simple. Or he could have a child-like drawing, but text that speaks through the mind of a 30 yr old.
I like the contrast that tends to have an affect of how you see people. When you think you have your view of them, something else completely throws you off of what you thought of them in the first place.
Presenting Projects 3/28/08
WOO! Today was a great success for me. I was glad to see some of the projects displayed. The first thing i said when i saw Joseph's piece was "...he's naked." lol.
But it's all good. I didn't get to see his piece from the beginning but i did like how he build a fort in the woods using sticks and earthly elements around the area. To be honest the picture with him face down in the dirt is the strongest one in my opinion. If he had to choose out of all of them, i think that one picture is all that he needs.
As for my happiness, i was able to present my piece well today! yay! Finally some accomplishment! lol. It's good for me to see that people were able to talk about it and ask a few questions. I was glad that i had a specific view of how i wanted it presented and that i was able to relate it to the few sources i had so that they can understand where i got the idea from.
It seems Ms. Malena really liked it. Especially when we talked after class I was surprised to find that she was doing something so similar. Sugoi! ^o^
But it's all good. I didn't get to see his piece from the beginning but i did like how he build a fort in the woods using sticks and earthly elements around the area. To be honest the picture with him face down in the dirt is the strongest one in my opinion. If he had to choose out of all of them, i think that one picture is all that he needs.
As for my happiness, i was able to present my piece well today! yay! Finally some accomplishment! lol. It's good for me to see that people were able to talk about it and ask a few questions. I was glad that i had a specific view of how i wanted it presented and that i was able to relate it to the few sources i had so that they can understand where i got the idea from.
It seems Ms. Malena really liked it. Especially when we talked after class I was surprised to find that she was doing something so similar. Sugoi! ^o^
Monday, April 28, 2008
Thomas Kinkade
Kinkade's goal seems to be not focused on individuals, but everyone as a whole. He wants to spread his vision of peace and harmony throughout the culture. He's also creating art that appeals the the majority, not just a certain specific area of people.
He is known as the "Painter of Light" yet can be called the Sun King of Art since people are captivated by his pieces of cozy Cottages, blossoming gardens, picturesque waterfalls, and many more that seems to have the theme with nature.
Personally i think my mother would love his pieces. They have a way of making you want to escape reality for a bit and enter that little dreamworld of his inside the panel. Would i love to sit by the lake on a sunny evening outside of a warm cottage waiting for me to enter.
His paintings are like a stress reliever for all to just be able to take time from our busy schedule to sit back and daydream as long as we please. I know i already do. Lol XD
He is known as the "Painter of Light" yet can be called the Sun King of Art since people are captivated by his pieces of cozy Cottages, blossoming gardens, picturesque waterfalls, and many more that seems to have the theme with nature.
Personally i think my mother would love his pieces. They have a way of making you want to escape reality for a bit and enter that little dreamworld of his inside the panel. Would i love to sit by the lake on a sunny evening outside of a warm cottage waiting for me to enter.
His paintings are like a stress reliever for all to just be able to take time from our busy schedule to sit back and daydream as long as we please. I know i already do. Lol XD
Mathew Ritchie
Ritchie's work offers more information that the human mind can comprehend at times. He tends to ignore space and time and focus on the third part which is expansion. To me expansion tends to mean that he goes outside one's knowledge, their perspective of things. He wants to make you think about what it is that you are seeing and try to wrap your mind around the idea itself.
His art is mainly material for you to learn and take into your own understanding for he is basically the teacher and the viewer becomes the student. To the fact that his work isn't sophisticated nor easy to understand, he just shows a complex art scheme and expect the viewer to get it. Think of it as a video game where he tells you the rules and you are to learn them then play.
To him a baffled audience means a failed endeavor. If the people did not get the message at all nor if they understand what it is that he is showing, then I suppose in his eyes he did not teach the material well and must go back to re-teach what it is that the viewer did not understand.
His art is mainly material for you to learn and take into your own understanding for he is basically the teacher and the viewer becomes the student. To the fact that his work isn't sophisticated nor easy to understand, he just shows a complex art scheme and expect the viewer to get it. Think of it as a video game where he tells you the rules and you are to learn them then play.
To him a baffled audience means a failed endeavor. If the people did not get the message at all nor if they understand what it is that he is showing, then I suppose in his eyes he did not teach the material well and must go back to re-teach what it is that the viewer did not understand.
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