I chose this story because it is always such a magical experience for me when I visit this place that I don’t even mind the drive with and 1and a half of traffic. This place is so beautiful but I wanted too capture another aspect of why it’s such a magical experience for me. I think for my preference, I love blurry, mystical pictures that are kind of dark and unexpected. The best image in my story is the 4th image where Joshua looks back to check on me. It gives me motivation and strength whenever he does that and I wanted to share that with you all. My photo story does contain an “image” that wouldn’t be considered art if I hadn’t portrayed it to be that way. The view of the one way road and and the taxi may not be looked at as art. Although I still believe it is a signature trait of the Griffith observatory since you have to travel on it to get there. If there were another occasion that involved this I would probably take more pictures of the structure of the building and instead tell that story which is also very fascinating.

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This was a fun experience. I sat at a table with friends and sketched out a palm tree amongst the other subjects, under a cool shadow. Of course I would do it again it was relaxing and enjoyable. I most definitely believe that if I practiced these drawings several times I would probably master it and be able to fix it up in a short amount of time. It would become like second nature too produce these sketches.
Major: International Studies

I believe drawing could help me relax when studying for course for my major but maybe not directly apply to the major itself. However, if I needed to communicate with other through drawings at some point it would be a great way to do so. Drawings can definitely say things that might be difficult to express verbally. But I’m not sure if I am able to produce something of that level.

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2. My group chose an elevated view of a healthy and vibrant tree. This form of art is kind of like a snapshot or closer look to an everyday scenery that is unappreciated. The tree itself made a statement as it was very tall and very full of leaves almost plump looking. It represents success and beauty as the vibrant green and muted brown of the branches fill in the lines of the shape of the tree.

3. Our art, was art before we layed eyes on it. However it may not have been interpreted the way we did before in its lifetime. I believe the size and magnitude of the tree was strategically placed in such a focal point by the landscape artists. It feel very much in the right place.

4. The beauty we highlighted within a frame will still be there but it may continue to go unnoticed. It is difficult to say that it is still art because many associate art with exhibitions since they believe those pieces are there because it was decided by some magical artist that it deserved to be there. Art is different for everyone and some may not view this as art even as it appears in the image above. But to me it is still art with or without the frame.

5. Art can be dependent on the body of the object just as we have chosen to admire the tree although other objects fall within the frame. However many factors are present in determining whether something is art or not.

6. Art can be anything, it is completely tailored to each persons view and perspectives. An example of something I consider art that isn’t an object is music. The simple tone and melody can evoke so many beautiful emotions without even seeing the creator of the music.

7. I strongly believe that art does reside in the experience of the viewer. Even if people deny their place in expression and judgement and may follow mainstream concepts of what is considered art, at the end of the day you will only feel a unique emotion/strong connection to what you believe in and what is beautiful to you.

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Cleaning the NOW sculpture as a huge group was pretty cool. I saw all kinds of people try silly ways of cleaning it and our earth. This form of art is different to that of Mierle Laderman and Richard Serra because ours was more of an activity of communion. However all 3 are art. Ladermans piece is partly given credit because of its location but honestly it doesn’t even look like an art museum. Women’s work is always art even though sometimes it goes without mentioning. I would get down on my knees to clean Kevin Bacons star.

I have to admit, I actually enjoyed mixing these pastel colors and watching the creamy consistency brush my skin. It was a very soothing experience as I mixed these beautiful colors listening to the mesmerizing voice of Juno (Choker). It was easier than I expected. For some reason this event seemed too messy for me but it actually wasn’t. Painting this canvas with no subject was quite difficult as I didn’t know how to draw “nothing” I kept drawing “something”. This painting would explain other paintings I’ve seen with no shapes or clear explanation which is there for the purpose of leaving it up to interpretation. So, I’ll let you decide what it is I’ve magically fabricated for your eyes.

(before and after the damage)

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Be yourself; Everyone else is already taken.

— Oscar Wilde.

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