With this project we were asked to create an image with only the use of letters. There was to be an abstract one, an expressive one and finally a representational one.
For the abstract piece, I used each letter of the alphabet once to create a flowing shape. The letters vary in size, and from that work off each other's placement but never actually touch.
The next was the expressive piece, were I used the saying "rain, rain go away." I used the free shape pen to create four different raindrop shapes and then filled each one with one of the words from the saying. Along with the large word-filled raindrops, I created a few more simply out of a "u" and upside-down "v."
The last was much more straightforward, just a representational piece. I chose to do a pocket watch, and used strictly the letter "o" to create each shape of the watch. For instance the body of the watch is a large o, while the chain of the watch is a fee flowing twirling line of small o's.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Peter Hanley Freshman Lecture September 14
This week am man named Peter Hanley spoke. Mohawk and all, I think he was someone the majority of the Tyler Freshman Class students were immediately drawn to. Peter's topic was somewhat confusing, he spoke of how his computer was his studio -- but not really, his mind is. But not really that either, there's a halo of ideas and plans around his head, that's his real studio. Wait, what?
Hanley was saying that you shouldn't limit yourself to just the 2d surface of your computer desktop. You should remember that the computer is a tool, but you mind is what is really driving your inspirations and plans. I identify with this because the artistic part of my brain tends to work sporadically and I try my best to record these thoughts so that I can later make use of them appropriately and the computer itself helps me develop those ideas, but not create them entirely. Hanley stated that if at one point you find yourself in front of the computer simply going through the motions of your work, then you should take a minute to access the actual project -- cause chances are it's boring. Why create something that the computer tools can do alone? Your mind's innovations are an essential part of any artistic work, otherwise the person, client, grandmother with a knitting business that is pioneering the internet advertising world -- would just hire a robot.
This lecture I think especially applied to Foundations Computers because we do spend three hours in front of our monitors and explore the abilities of the glorious Macs. But there is a fine line between exercising the computer's skills, and actually applying those skills to bring life to the things that your personal (real-life) mind so happened to think up. Something to remember.
Hanley was saying that you shouldn't limit yourself to just the 2d surface of your computer desktop. You should remember that the computer is a tool, but you mind is what is really driving your inspirations and plans. I identify with this because the artistic part of my brain tends to work sporadically and I try my best to record these thoughts so that I can later make use of them appropriately and the computer itself helps me develop those ideas, but not create them entirely. Hanley stated that if at one point you find yourself in front of the computer simply going through the motions of your work, then you should take a minute to access the actual project -- cause chances are it's boring. Why create something that the computer tools can do alone? Your mind's innovations are an essential part of any artistic work, otherwise the person, client, grandmother with a knitting business that is pioneering the internet advertising world -- would just hire a robot.
This lecture I think especially applied to Foundations Computers because we do spend three hours in front of our monitors and explore the abilities of the glorious Macs. But there is a fine line between exercising the computer's skills, and actually applying those skills to bring life to the things that your personal (real-life) mind so happened to think up. Something to remember.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Response to Videos
In specific response to the first video, the one where the teenage girl's photo was taken off the web for an Australian Virgin Mobile ad: HOW did the marketing team at Virgin Mobile come up with this one? I literally don't see how a girl with a peace sign applies to cell phone usage besides having fun (?) and potential virginity. But that alone is inappropriate and not a decent cell phone ad. This really must have been a last minute find/design after either supreme laziness or just creativity-dry minds.
The second video was interesting to me! I for one often consider the boundries of copyrighted music and images. As an active blogger, I myself face the question of whether or not I am stealing someone else's work when I post an image found on the internet. As far as that goes though, as long as I am not stating that the work is mine when it in fact is not, I don't think it should be an issue. Because it is therefore just acting as a piece of inspiration and hopefully the original artist would be alright with their work being found inspiring to others that come across it. But the man that spoke on Ted.com was talking more speciifacally as to where the boundries are for people who recreate that said piece of art work. Such as remixing a song, which is surely a common thing here in the twenty first century. I appreciated this man's point because he stood up for this generation's way of life, in the way that he stated that this is just our way of being creative. We have this entire world of creativity on the web and if we were to just block that out in fear of messing with someone else's works -- then that would be sad. Bottom line, there is still recreation occurring and as I said before as long as the person accredits the original artist, then I don't think it's a crime. The commercial end of it though, where the person would potentially be making money off of the recreation is a whole other messy realm to me and I am not informed enough to make my own stance on the issue.
Both videos touched upon the internet and how it opens up infinite doors, so good and some just leading into a world of legal issues. They display two sides of the multi faceted issue, one where a person's comfort is mettled with, and another where in general people are disobeying the law by "acting out" creatively. I feel as though this will be an on going issue and discussion as long as the internet is a prominent resource in the creative world.
The second video was interesting to me! I for one often consider the boundries of copyrighted music and images. As an active blogger, I myself face the question of whether or not I am stealing someone else's work when I post an image found on the internet. As far as that goes though, as long as I am not stating that the work is mine when it in fact is not, I don't think it should be an issue. Because it is therefore just acting as a piece of inspiration and hopefully the original artist would be alright with their work being found inspiring to others that come across it. But the man that spoke on Ted.com was talking more speciifacally as to where the boundries are for people who recreate that said piece of art work. Such as remixing a song, which is surely a common thing here in the twenty first century. I appreciated this man's point because he stood up for this generation's way of life, in the way that he stated that this is just our way of being creative. We have this entire world of creativity on the web and if we were to just block that out in fear of messing with someone else's works -- then that would be sad. Bottom line, there is still recreation occurring and as I said before as long as the person accredits the original artist, then I don't think it's a crime. The commercial end of it though, where the person would potentially be making money off of the recreation is a whole other messy realm to me and I am not informed enough to make my own stance on the issue.
Both videos touched upon the internet and how it opens up infinite doors, so good and some just leading into a world of legal issues. They display two sides of the multi faceted issue, one where a person's comfort is mettled with, and another where in general people are disobeying the law by "acting out" creatively. I feel as though this will be an on going issue and discussion as long as the internet is a prominent resource in the creative world.
Professor Glahn Freshman Lecture September 7th
In general though, Glahn was a very good speaker in my opinion and showed us one main diagram of the Bauhaus' ideals, which he later redesigned to represent Tyler's system of learning and how the Foundation courses are essential. This was interesting to see and made me really begin to see beyond the freshman foundation work load, and to a time where we could finally zero in on what art we really love.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Adventure in A New Home
North Philadelphia is a big change from the quaint country feel of Mohnton, Pennsylvania -- to say the least. The past few weeks I have had a blast discovering what the great city of Brotherly Love has to offer. While North Philadelphia is not known for it's breathtakingly beautiful sights, it still has a lot to offer to an art student craving something new and opposite her quiet little town. A day's adventure is just a subway ride away. With new found friends, I have travelled to:
-- Center City for a chance to see the big city buildings, and catch a prime people watching spot on the grass in Rittenhouse Square
-- "The Linc" for an exciting football experience, even for those who literally don't care about football
-- South Street to eat some delicious frozen yogurt
On the way to Center City I saw a little boy sleeping in his dad's lap, who also was succumbing to sleep. Unfortunately I was unable to sneakily get a decent photo of the two, from a combination of fear of creeping them out and the commotion of the subway's route. Once actually there I saw City Hall, located the Blick Art Supply Store that my mom had been bugging me to find, and lounged in the grass as I watched various breeds of a dogs pass by. It was just like 101 Dalmatians, a quiet afternoon in the park where dogs can go to meet and people come to relax. I saw a tiny French Bulldog puppy and just about melted.
The Temple football game was a thing to see. After wolfing down a cheesesteak and fries, I mistakenly observed the game from the Villanova side of the stadium. More emotion was evoked by observing the people around me, rather than the actual game. Let's just get it out there, I hate football.
South Street informed me of what gourmet frozen yogurt is and that there are far too many varieties of condoms. Not at the same time, but Phelio Yogurt and Condom Kingdom are just a beat apart.
Everything is so diverse. So many different foods to try, different people to meet, and stories to hear. There are truly cultures colliding in Philadelphia, and it's beautiful. Then there is the occasional piece of weave on the sidewalk, not quite as lovely, but still easily manages to instill wonder of what it's story is. I look forward to spending my time in and around Temple discovering what this city has to offer to me and all people I am lucky enough to meet.
-- Center City for a chance to see the big city buildings, and catch a prime people watching spot on the grass in Rittenhouse Square
-- "The Linc" for an exciting football experience, even for those who literally don't care about football
-- South Street to eat some delicious frozen yogurt
On the way to Center City I saw a little boy sleeping in his dad's lap, who also was succumbing to sleep. Unfortunately I was unable to sneakily get a decent photo of the two, from a combination of fear of creeping them out and the commotion of the subway's route. Once actually there I saw City Hall, located the Blick Art Supply Store that my mom had been bugging me to find, and lounged in the grass as I watched various breeds of a dogs pass by. It was just like 101 Dalmatians, a quiet afternoon in the park where dogs can go to meet and people come to relax. I saw a tiny French Bulldog puppy and just about melted.
The Temple football game was a thing to see. After wolfing down a cheesesteak and fries, I mistakenly observed the game from the Villanova side of the stadium. More emotion was evoked by observing the people around me, rather than the actual game. Let's just get it out there, I hate football.
South Street informed me of what gourmet frozen yogurt is and that there are far too many varieties of condoms. Not at the same time, but Phelio Yogurt and Condom Kingdom are just a beat apart.
Everything is so diverse. So many different foods to try, different people to meet, and stories to hear. There are truly cultures colliding in Philadelphia, and it's beautiful. Then there is the occasional piece of weave on the sidewalk, not quite as lovely, but still easily manages to instill wonder of what it's story is. I look forward to spending my time in and around Temple discovering what this city has to offer to me and all people I am lucky enough to meet.
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