A Utensil for Every Hunger

Tonight in class we talked about the Fork and how it changes in different situations. My personal take on the Fork is that there is a specific Fork for distict purposes, as there is a unique utensil for each meal. I see the Fork resembling a medium. Every artist has his or her own vehicle to project art. I put together a small video to examine how there is medium for every artist as there is a utensil for every hunger.

Ode to Layers

Today is my "Ode to Layers" posting. Our physical world is abundant with all types of layers. Professor Moss brought in the book that is about the surface of objects, but an object without layers does not exist. There is of course the exterior of all substances, but an entire world lives and breathes beneath what is seen that is an essential part of the whole. There are layers within our skin, layers that construct our bodies. Layers encompass the earth, it is a buried system at work.

Layers are very important when it comes to art as well. Obvious examples of this would be a background and a foreground that establishes a sense of depth in a piece. Layers in art also offer a richness that is neglected by flat compositions. Having mentioned what an important aspect layers are in artwork, I am confused why layers are looked down upon in website design. Website design seems to be the one exception to using layers in design. The elements in web design are suppose to be thought of as all being on the same plane, existing side-by-side. This concept is very hard to succumb to, especially if you are used to using layers like I am. I long for the web to be as organic and layered as the rest of the world, and I hope I can find a way to do so.

Daily Technology

"Technology is a broad concept that deals with a species' usage and knowledge of tools and crafts, and how it affects a species' ability to control and adapt to its environment." Going forth after knowing this definition, I sift through my day and those who I spoke with on North Campus regarding the technology they regularly come in contact with. I use every piece of technology that was mentioned (except an MP3 Player and I do not ride the bus) so I began to mentally commute through my day. I hit my alarm clock, adjust the heater in my house, warm my son's milk up in a microwave, take a shower, curl my hair, make espresso, start my car, talk on my phone, stop at a stoplight, ride an elevator, live on the internet, scan images, print those images, design with Adobe, add on my calculator, park in a garage, swipe my school ID, correspond with my fellow students via email, take priceless photos of my family, watch a movie after I have popped my popcorn in the microwave and then I turn out the lights and go to bed...which I can't wait to do.

The Modesty Card

Modesty, according to Wikipedia, "comprises a set of culturally or religiously determined values that relate to the presentation of the self to others." So, in a sense is it having integrity in that it is forming principles within oneself. These are principles that are not instilled upon an individual, but they are values established by the individual. When it comes to the web, modesty is challenged where freedom reigns. The web allows a massive amount of publication and distribution, so when utilizing integrity on the web, one should choose wisely in one's administration. As Lessig pointed out, the Internet holds admittance to an alternate life. This liberation of anonymity also lends itself to dishonesty. The Internet numbs the effect in the case of "cause and effect" so the bad deed or thoughtless performance on the Internet escapes its due repercussions. Modesty, integrity and editing oneself are all essential, although not required, attributes when using the Internet. Editing oneself on the web should be just as detailed as manifesting a thesis paper. Participation on the web should be well thought out with the intention of a worthwhile contribution.

Cool Website

I stumbled upon this website and I just had to share it. Go ahead and take a look first: http://www.dredg.com/

The best way for an artist to display their work is through a website. What better way to display one's work artistically. The design of this website jives perfectly with the artist's style. The color scheme is lovely, the cool green and peach has an anatomical feel. With an organic representation, the artist's creatures come to life as Flash allows them to breathe in the corner as you observe. Everything is also so clean, it gives me the feel of something involving laboratory research. Exotics encased in labeled beakers. I love this site, and I am so grateful I found it. When I see sites like this it makes me so excited to learn more. Such an inspiration! Hope you enjoyed it.

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