NextNOW Fest Reflection Questions:Â
What did you see/hear/learn that was completely new to you? (2 points)
What was your favorite performance/experience? Why was it your favorite? (2 points)
What instances did you notice where artists were collaborating or working beyond the boundaries of a particular arts discipline? How do you think collaboration and interdisciplinarity are helping to push the boundaries of what we understand art to be? Â (3 points)
1.) I learned that as technology innovates, approaches to art have other ways of being expressed. Also, I learned that light can play a pivotal role in the presentation of oneâs art. Lastly, I got to see a fashion show curated by students, each of which had different styles of creating âfashionâ, but each piece for each artist seemed intentional in its creation.
2.) My favorite performance from the event is the Fashion Show because I enjoyed the opportunity to see fashion as a discipline in art through the creations of each designer. The environment created by the lighting, the pieces in the show, and the models, made me genuinely intrigued to see the show. Also, the artists/designers seemed confident in their presentation of their âworkâ, which expressed to me the intentional effort behind each of their creations.
3.) I noticed in the âLUCID DREAMINGâ piece that the artist chose a technological and interactive approach to producing their art. I appreciate how the audience is not expected to simply look at the artistâs work, but also become involved with the work. I think collaboration and interdisciplinarity are helping to push the boundaries of what we understand to be art by allowing artists to explore other influences that could help express their intent and communicate it in a unique way that showcases either collaboration or interdisciplinarity.
