Xerox Project... I Call it my self portrait. i put a lot of thought into this project. i only used certain pieces of myself (feet, arms hand, face, ears, etc.) almost complete but missing a few parts (torso, neck, etc.) it to symbolize that my life isn't finished in a sense. that there is much more of it to see and accomplish. I made my eyes of of egg shells so they would be 3D. I wanted that to show that i see everything and everything sees me for who i am. i wrapped my eyes in my palm print to show the individualness of myself. i really liked how this project came out

FINALLY the grid art

Fluxus is a loose international group of artists who championed a radical erosion of the boundaries of art, bringing aspects of creative practice outside of the institution and into the everyday. This movement radically changed the evolution of art into what it is today. Without these extremist so break out of the standards, we'd all still be coloring inside the lines. Joseph Beuys (May 12, 1921 – January 23, 1986) was a German artist who came to prominence in the 1960s. He became extremely important when it came to the fluxus movement. As well as his famous performances, Beuys produced sculptures, environments, vitrines, 450 prints and posters, and thousands of drawings. Beuys was an extremist who pushed the envelope and did things never done before. Like seen below he covered a piano and other things around the house with felt and called it art.

His work influence modern artists. One actually covered the water around islands with pink felt as well.

Bauhaus is probably my favorite era. Not only was it influenced by DaDa, but it also produced some of the greatest architecture (and furniture) of all time. I love the modern look of furniture and buildings. At home my house is filled with Bauhaus inspired furniture. Bauhan literally means "to build." They integrated art with design and technology. One day i hope i can have a very "bauhaus" looking place to house for myself.

RUPAUL'S Show

RuPaul's Drag Race was a very interesting show. I've actually seen sceenes of this show before when flipping through the channels.

This show uses much of the same technology that opera used years ago (including make-up, props for each challenge, outfits, and personal style.

Throughout the show, the women participate in challenges that portray glamour, heart, and attitude. In episode 3, the contestants had to take on the persona of Opera. I thought the turn-out was very interesting. It's very hard to embody someone else's personality. It's not just about make-up and appearance. You have to find a voice and attitude unlike your own. That is what performance art is all about. Also, the contestants on this show use their body as a piece of art and they are creating something great.

The Long Awaited Post

Well its been quit some time since my last post, i've been so busy and the thought of blogging slipped my mind. Spring break is over. I had a great spring break, i stayed in tampa for the big 21st birthday. We went out to a few different places. I thought it was going to feel so different being 21; in actuality it doesn't. I've always been going to the places i can legally go now; the only difference is that i dont have to worry whether or not i'll be able to get in. Anyways enough about that. I've been brainstorming of what i want to do for the grid project and i think i finally have my concept. i wont ruin the surprise but it should come out nicely (lets hope). Also the speakers we've had come in have been amazing. Christina Hung's use of bacteria was amazing; who would have thought of using living items in their art. The saying Art can be anything really is true. I really enjoyed Cynthia Lawson's work with animation and having a flat picture seem three dimensial. I showed her work to my aunt, who's an artist and she loved it. Bruce Wands was also a very creative artist i enjoyed his work.