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This is a project for my 4D class. It took me all semester to get it done but I am so happy that I have this memory to hold on to. Losing a child is the hardest thing anyone will ever go through, let alone losing two. I hold on to the fact that they are only gone from their physical bodies but always by my side. I feel their energies with me, guiding my on this journey. Navigating waters we are all unfamiliar with but guiding each other as we always have. Love your people. Make sure they know.

“Those we love never truly leave us, there are things that death cannot touch.” Jack Thorne

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Community and awareness. As I thought about my performance art piece I wanted to do a piece that would make people think about the world we live in. Mental health needs to take a priority in our day to day lives. We have to break the stigma associated with it. In the last year and a half I have lost my two oldest sons to addiction and suicide. I did some research and in 2022, in Denver County alone, there were 475 deaths to suicide and overdose. In light of these astonishing statistics I decided to do a piece that would bring awareness to these areas. I had 475 pieces of paper and 475 pins and I asked people to write down one word or action that they could do to make a difference in the mental health community. I started with the words community and awareness. Community because that is what has helped carry me over the last year and a half. The people that surround me, love me, hold space for me, and support me. Family, friends, fellow students, professors; all of who have helped me grow. Awareness because we have to speak out; we have to bring people to action. I plan to do pop ups of this same project over the next couple of months throughout Denver County until all 475 pieces of paper are pinned up and awareness is spreading. Peace and love.

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Importance of Performance Art in the Contemporary Art World

The documentary "Hidden History" explores the background and significance of performance art in modern art. The author starts by tracing the history of performance art back to the avant-garde movements of the early 20th century, emphasizing how it was used to question conventional institutions and art forms. The author then discusses how performance art changed in the second half of the 20th century, using examples of famous artists and their contributions. The author often highlights the radical nature of performance art, notably in its denial that art can only produce tangible items. The author contends that producing experiences and exploring ideas and actions are performance art's main concerns. The essay also highlights spectators and critics’ difficulties when evaluating performance art since it frequently defies accepted criteria and actively involves the audience. Despite these difficulties, the author contends that performance art will continue to play a crucial role in shaping culture in the future.

The Other, "History of Intercultural Performance," explores performance art's development and significance in contemporary art. Beginning with the avant-garde movements of the early 20th century, the author highlights how performance art was used to question conventional institutions and art forms.  The author then discusses how performance art changed in the second half of the 20th century, using examples of famous artists and their contributions. The author often highlights the radical nature of performance art, notably in its denial that art can only produce tangible items. The author contends that producing experiences and exploring ideas and actions are performance art's main concerns. The essay also highlights spectators’ and critics’ difficulties when evaluating performance art since it frequently defies accepted criteria and actively involves the audience. Despite these difficulties, the author contends that performance art will continue to play a crucial role in shaping culture in the future.

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Pushing through everyday. Seeking. Hoping for happiness. For me, with happiness there will always be sorrow but nature continues to prove that even in the worst of times one can find peace and solace. I seek the experiences in nature that will make me forget, if just for a brief second.

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Reading Response 2

I found these articles interesting in regards to GIFs. They are such a good way to send messages to friends and loved ones. Brief, fun, and memorable. It’s interesting to think about all of the different types of art, certainly, previously I would not have considered the GIF an art form, but after learning more about all of the different online medias I believe it certainly is. It’s fun to think you can take some of your favorite shows or movies and turn them into GIFs to send a personal message. It’s incredible to think about all of the advancements and the way that the internet has brought about so many different ways of communication. I am looking forward to making some GIFs to send to friends and family.

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Art Project #1: Disappearing Acts

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Art Experiment #1: The Drift

We went to the zoo in honor of my father-in-law who passed 1 year ago. His favorite animal was the elephant. It was a beautiful day and we really felt his presence as we meandered through the Denver Zoo.

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I really enjoyed the documentary Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry. I was not familiar with this artist and his story and appreciated the way he expresses himself through his art. It’s crazy to me that this type of censorship still exists in the world today. It is so important to stand up for and speak out about our beliefs. I would love to have seen his exhibit “Life Cycle”, looking at images on the internet it was an incredibly powerful piece. This is a mythical creature from the piece, made from bamboo and silk I love the fluidity and simplicity of this piece from the installation.