Finial Project

For my final project, I wanted to show how a single image can be manipulated.  The shot although cut up is one continuous shot with different effects added to it. The effects represent the manipulation, whether through color change or more intense effect control. The meaning behind the manipulation is to shed light on how heavily manipulated the world of media is. It is so easy to cut a film here, or there, changing the meaning completely. I feel that this is done a lot. Nothing is what it seems, and people might think I say this with a political stance. Where in fact I believe both sides of the idea do this to strengthen their message or tarnish the other. I wanted my piece to show that in no time at all the image is changed from the original. I know my acting is pretty poor in this piece, but I think serves its purpose. As far as the sound in the film. I took a news broadcast from the 1950s and played it backward. I did this to show how words can be easily twisted. In my case at the push of a button. I then slowed it down 25% to represent, well a creepy effect. The music is some creepy music that I've chosen to make loader or quiet throughout the film. The message at the end of the film is to show what some believe media is doing to us referring to us as "sheep". I hope everyone enjoys my project.


https://youtu.be/7FvKelDCQ7c

Grid art

I found this project to be difficult, never had I broken a picture down to 900 squares. I made me really look at details I may have missed otherwise. The piece is of me and my dog Echo on top of Tumbledown Mountain in Weld Maine. We had climbed it earlier in the year. We didn't actually watch the sunset up there but we did take in the views. I wanted to do this piece because I love my dog so very much. I did try to get a lot of colors into the piece, but it was hard to do with colored pencil.

performance art

In my piece, I wanted to see what people loved. I wasn't very surprised by the answers I got a few people to respond in my time standing, but most people walked by me. I believe everyone should love something because it is the best feeling to have. I was at first very nervous to do this project because I am very anxious when thrown into these types of interactions. After a short time, this feeling dissipated as I realized there was no reason to be anxious. Share love people it is our greatest gift.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6-9c0wj15w


I was inspired by artists like Yoko Ono who would do pieces where she would have people cut away her clothing. Rather than having people cut away I chose to have people build. Not with materials but rather the feeling of love. Love is all around and I think more people need to learn to build with it.


I was also was inspired by Marina Abramović who would do performances where she would stare at people without speaking. I feel like you can get to know people on a different level if you stare into there souls. Some would say the eyes are the doors to our souls, so what better way to know someone.


I can't say what the future of performance art will be but I think it will only become crazier as artist push the limits of what can be done. Also, the themes will change as we change as a society because I feel this is what pushes such arts is how we act as humans.

Music

Disco- Blondie: I always loved Blondie. I thought her voice was unique and beautiful. My parents always loved here too (probably where I get it from). It is amazing that she is still performing today. She used a lot of electronic instruments in her music

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGU_4-5RaxU

Nineties- Radiohead: I first started listening to Radiohead because of my brother. I have always thought of them as very talented musically. Again they are a band that has lasted through time. They still have a huge following because of their sound. They used a lot of effects through their instruments, although not so much in the song I chose.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZiNtbgm9oM

Punk- The Ramones: The Ramones have the sound I think of when I think punk. I believe they are one of the most influential bands to come from the Punk movement. Their use of distortion in the guitars and echo of vocals is an unmistakable sound.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iymtpePP8I8

Dubstep- Awolnation: I feel like Awolnation is the only mainstream Dubstep band. Meaning I first heard them on the radio, where they are the only ones. I think the mix of electronic and lyricism set them apart from other groups.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4MzF53je5M

House Influencers- B-52's: This bad has probably the most unique sound out of any band in my opinion. I can remember dancing to "Love Shack" many of times and "Rock Lobster" was one of the first songs I learned on the guitar. They mix 50's beach rock with electronic. That mixed with a lead singers with a "weird" vocal style makes them unmistakable.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hl_EEpRfrkk


Punk- The Misfits: The Misfits are a group that are trendsetters in my opinion. They made a stamp on the culture of punk.  They have many different sounds depending on who was in the band at the time. They have had different singers such as Dan Zig and Jerry Only. Today people still wear Misfits shirts even if they have no idea who they are. Their music is heavily distorted like any good punk band.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y2MyMqVD0E

Bog 4 Broadway!

My favorite Broadway show is Chicago. I first saw the film rendition of it, then later a live performance of it at a community theater. The thing I really like about it is the story, a good murder, and court case. I also like the setting of the show 1920's Chicago, with its bright lights and underlying crime. The musical pieces in the show are also great I remember having them stuck in my head for days after I saw it live. The other thing that made it really memorable was that George H Bush (The first Bush) was in the audience with us. It was really cool to not only to see a great show but see a former us president in the audience.

Even for a community show, the pageantry was amazing! The show had all the lights and feel of the real thing. It was also made special because I had a family member in the show. My cousin's uncle (relation by marriage) Played Amos Hart in the show. It was very interesting to see Dave in a play after knowing him my whole life. I still would really love to go see a show on Broadway and it is on my bucket list.

   This piece is called a "Helping hands ". This piece relies mostly on pattern and rhythm. This is supposed to represent unity, and this topic is represented by the joining of the hands. My inspiration behind this was the works of Dali and his dreamlike works. This piece is supposed to fall into that surreal realm of art. Being as it isn't something you would see in real life. I chose to do this piece in black and white to further the unifying qualities.
I feel as if I was to use color it may lose its message of unification, as I wanted it to be universal. Originally this piece was going to be 3-D, But I had trouble constructing it so I chose a 2-D approach. This piece is supposed to make the viewer feel a complete sense of oneness.