Final Assignment Proposal

For my Final Assignment I have been working on an idea of using an assortment of

 animal photographs that I will shoot and digitally work them into a variety of  time-traveling scenes with a heavy accent on Steam punk . I may then collect some appropriate metal gears and such and construct some interesting framework to display these images in.

I also am very drawn to the idea of collaging a Psychological Self Portrait , though. We'll see where this leads....

Assignment 5

Technology 

and it's effect on our world

 I chose to use images of my dog combined with appropriated images from a google search of "steam punk" style.  Steam punk is (in one instance) defined as a sub-genre of science fiction and fantasy featuring advanced machines and other technology based on steam power of the 19th century and taking place in a recognizable historical period or a fantasy world.

  I find this style to very artistically interesting and visually appealing! I worked on a few different pieces but kept being drawn back to the mood and effect of this one as it evolved. In the end I feel that this is representing the story of the fresh, younger generation all revved up and ready to go for a new adventure while still being aware of this older "Father Time"companion's voice of reason. It also reminded me of one of my favorite cartoons growing up- The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle. There was a particular segment of the show called " Mr. Peabody and (his boy) Sherman". Peabody was a dog of genius level and together they time-traveled in something they called the "Way Back Machine".  Awesome vintage cartoon!

I feel the images that I did appropriate were altered enough that they should not be a problem with copyright law.

Assignment 5 - Work in Progress

Technology's Effect on Today, Tomorrow and Beyond...


















I have just begun to create this but am very excited..

Digital Nation

After watching the documentary " Digital Nation" in class, I found the film to be very thought
provoking. I have been spending increasing amounts of time online recently and have noticed how easy it is to let many hours pass while mindlessly roaming from one site to the next and almost being physically and mentally unable to stop, get up and do something else.
I know for a fact that this has caused a very obvious increase in the stiffness in my neck and shoulders and increasing numbness in my arms and fingers. I can't help but wonder what more ominous illnesses may come about down the road for us that we are not aware of now.
I just recently read (online, while clicking on a new subject of interest!) that studies have shown that several types of cancers have been shown to have a greater risk for people who sit for long periods of time without getting up and moving around for even a few minutes.


When I think about the possible effects on the way technology will change the way we experience art, I think that it mostly expands the wonderful world of all the various art forms in the way that  we are able to view it so readily now. It is very inspiring to me to be able to google anything in the subject of art and be instantly given a wealth of images right at my fingertips. While it is not quite equal to the experience of seeing the art in person, it has a very instant therapeutic effect on my brain. I think that with this technology it could inspire many "would be" artists to have the confidence to pursue their dreams knowing how many others are out in the world successfully doing just that.

Assignment 5 Proposal

I have a few ideas in mind. One image that comes to mind is how many times a day we see people using their cellphones simultaneously with just about everything else that they are doing. Family scenes also come to mind in which everyone is out for a very nice, elegant dinner and everyone has placed their phone on the table in front of them, constantly glancing down , as if they were doctors on call or something. Also have thought about collaging a portrait of my head with all the things I have been googling spilling out.

What are some ways to communicate these ideas visually?

I will most likely photograph some scenes myself around different candid locations and see where that takes the project creatively. Then I hope to use photoshop to create a montage that is visually interesting and a little more abstract in nature than just a single photograph, per se'.

      

Assignment 4- Muybridge Animation

 I chose to update this piece with a flashy scene from Times Square in New York City, on the
night that it's most famous for-New Years Eve! After separating the horse and rider from the original back round , I then added a borrowed photo of Times Square,  separated the "Happy New Year" lights to layer them to flash, and also "cut out" the existing spot light lines of the picture, repositioned them, took out their color and staggered their movement.  I hope that it doesn't induce a seizure, but I think it's kinda cool.