[jwoodarts]

Doña Sebastiana

Sabrina & Corina by Kali Fajardo-Anstine shares any new viewer what its like from her eyes and others. During the first chapter titled “Sugar Babies” I was quickly drawn in when the young boys accidently dug up some bones near their town. Further long within the chapter, it was Robbie and his visions that drew in my inspiration for this final work. When Robbie was explaining how he wasn’t scared when he discovered the bones but more so scared of the skeleton lady that was at the foot of hid bed one night. His grandmother explained that he might have seen Doña Sebastiana. In other words, lady reaper. I went and did some more research about this lady reaper and found out that  … “She is more a symbol of mortality and penance, a bleak reminder of our fragile and sinful state. The Aztec figure known as the “Lady of the Dead,” presided over such celebrations…”* This lady reaper is known for protection and watches over those who need it. With this notion I wanted to create what I would think Doña Sebastiana would look like. I also wanted to incorporate some natural Colorado elements.

If I were to take more time on this piece, I would mess around some more with watercolor. It is a hard element and I feel like I could have done better for the boarder and her head piece/hair. I also wish my photos would have picked up on the gold highlights more then presenting them in a pale yellow tone. Over all I am pleased with this outcome and Happy to finish strong.

It was an interesting semester, but I am happy to be apart of this class and still be able to see everyone’s work. I hope everyone enjoys their break and stays safe. (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧ *:･ﾟ✧ *:･ﾟ✧ *:･ﾟ✧ *:･ﾟ✧

For the artwork I did a mix-media. I used watercolor, ink wash, acrylic paint, and pen ink.

*https://delgadoarts.wordpress.com/2011/08/15/dona-sebastiana-lady-sebastian/#:~:text=She%20is%20an%20unusual%20figure,our%20fragile%20and%20sinful%20state.&text=The%20Aztec%20figure%20known%20as,%2C%E2%80%9D%20presided%20over%20such%20celebrations.

[kabbott56]

This is absolutly beautiful! Your colors and contrast are stunning!

[anthony-baker]

Artist Statement 5

I chose to do our final Art Project as a Performance Art piece. For my performance, I chose to read Lady Lazarus by Sylvia Plath. The poem relates to the book that we read in that the book was about many people from diverse backgrounds facing adversity in one way or another. Sylvia Plath was an inspirational and powerful woman who faced adversity throughout her life as she struggled with mental illnesses. Unfortunately, she eventually succumbed to her mental illnesses and took her life. I interpret this poem to be about Plath facing challenges throughout her life and feel as if many aspects of her life reflect the themes that we explored in Sabrina and Corina. This poem also explores themes of anti-racism and anti-nazism, which is great. Thank you.

[kabbott56]

This is really cool!! I was curious to see if anyone would use performace art for the final project because I wasn’t sure how that would work but you did an awesome job! The poem matched the theme of the book very well.

[aitani]

Project 5: Sugar Babies

[kabbott56]

This is awesome! I love how well your collage flows together! You did an awesome job finding images to help depict the story!

[kabbott56]

Art Project #5

For my response to the book “Sabrina and Corrina,” I chose to make a collage of the final story in the book “Ghost Sickness.” I chose to have my background setting for the collage as the Navajo creation story. This not only shows the story’s representation, but also sets the stage for one to be interested in Native American history/culture. I chose to include a representation of a Navajo college student found from a Google search as Ana and another photo from Google of a Navajo man to represent Clifton. I also added in a failing test to demonstrate Ana’s worry of failing her class as well as the bear chasing the car Clifton drives off the cliff. 

[kabbott56]

Reading Response #5

Sabrina and Corrina is a collection of short stories written by Kali Fajardo-Anstine. Throughout this book several different stories are told. Most of the stories are set within the Denver area adding a close proximity feel to the book. This book wasn’t my favorite as it had many dark and tragic stories. However, I did enjoy the final story in the book “Ghost Sickness.” In this story, Ana, a college student, is worried about failing her history class. Her mother reminds her that she has Navajo history flowing through her blood. Later on, Ana has a hallucination of Clifton driving off a mountain while being chased by a bear. Ana knows Clifton is dead. The next day Ana goes to take the test and feels like she’s failed; however, when she looks at the extra credit questions, they ask her to tell the Navajo origins story. Remembering a time she and Clifton shared where he told her this story, she fills out the question.

[cameroncoyhis]

Art Project 4: Performance Art

I took a couple American Sign Language classes back in high school, so I decided to dedicate this project to the beauty of Sign Language. Sign Language isn’t a very common thing you see on a daily basis. Sometimes at debates or political talks or other types of performances, there is usually a person who is signing what the speaker is saying for those who are hard of hearing at the event.

American Sign Language (ASL) is a complete, natural language that has the same linguistic properties as spoken languages, with grammar that differs from English. ASL is expressed by movements of the hands and face. It is the primary language of many North Americans who are deaf and hard of hearing, and is used by many hearing people as well. I am not deaf or hard of hearing but learning this type of language back in high school was pretty cool because I got to experience what deaf people have to go. If you ever want to learn another language, I would suggest learning Sign Language because this is one that beats all others and a great learning opportunity. As the years go by, I have forgotten how to do most of the signs I learned in those classes but one that stuck around was the alphabet.

So, enjoy my one minute performance art of me signing the alphabet in Sign Language and then at the end, I spell my name. 

[rockymountainunicorn]

This is amazing Cameron! Great use of body and language! Your movements were very consistent and concise as a display! It’s a great teaching moment here also! 

[kabbott56]

Awesome job! I took ASL a few times in high school at the Rocky Mountian Deaf School! It really is such an interesting culture and language. Deaf people are so kind and love helping others learn more about their culture. Great job, again!

[jwoodarts]

Minute Video

https://vimeo.com/478122779

The insight of a minimum waged barista working a mid-shift. The constant repeated motion of making all kinds of drinks. I wanted to show how one job can create a human robot system. Where the workers know where to step, what syrups to use, and have a understanding of what type of drink is needed. Along with that, the workers know where to move when other workers come down the line without saying a word. We have developed a unique relationship to understand each others body language.

Side Note: Will say the divider that is supposed to keep us workers distant, doesn’t work and it sucks. 

[rockymountainunicorn]

I worked in a Starbucks kiosk for a short time awhile back and still have dreams sometimes of repeating the recipes in my head. I remember feeling like a robot. Every drink has it’s own process and the continual repetition of making drinks really builds up a strong muscle memory, like you go into auto-pilot. 

[kabbott56]

This is so cool! I like how you took something that seems normal and robotic to you and showed us. While I know it becomes autopiolit after working there for awhile, to me that seems very complicated and stressful. I apperciate it very much though!

[raymakesartthings]

I found this project both fun and challenging. As an artist I don’t like to be involved in the viewing of the art, but this was definitely more fun than I expected. I focused on the monotony of the recent few months, and because I work in the service industry I work almost everyday and we’re busier than ever. The last few months it feels like all I do is get up, do school work, go to my job, and then rinse, wash, and repeat. That’s what I wanted to capture in this video. I struggled with portraying night and day because my blinds fail at blocking light in the first place but I think the point gets across. I am not the most confident person, especially in front of a camera so it was cool to push some boundaries with this piece.

[rockymountainunicorn]

This performance is great! I like the repetition and I can relate to that feeling of being almost stuck in the monotonous routine… work, school, eat, sleep, repeat. I think your point is very clear without that distinct portrayal of night from the window. 

[kabbott56]

This is so awesome! I relate very much with this normal, mundane routine that has seem to become everyone’s reality. Your video captured just how long, tiring, and unfulfilling this is. I want to recognize you for pushing past your insecurties and completing the project anyways. Continue to be brave and bold. You did an amazing job!

[dunlapel]

4D One Minute Performance

I wasn’t too confident about posting this project if I’m being completely honest. I’ve always had issues with my appearance and sometimes my body just doesn’t look right to me. Sometimes my hands look too big, sometimes my face looks too long, and sometimes everything just looks alien to me. Even with those thoughts I chose to stare at myself in a mirror for this project. I think it’s important to look at yourself and see what your reaction is from time to time. I mean, we’re in this body until the day we die so we might as well live with it right?

[rockymountainunicorn]

Your concept here really resonates with me. I often notice in myself that my internal perception of myself is quite different than the reflection of myself, and that scares me. I love how you have allowed yourself to be vulnerable not only in front of yourself; ourselves being our own worst critics, but also a camera with the intention to allow others to share in those minute expressions of reaction to your reflection. Beautiful! You and your work! 

[kabbott56]

I absolutley love this! I relate very much relate and agree with your artist statement. I want to commend you on being bold and stepping out of your comfort zone. By doing so you silence push past those insecurites that much more, showing them who really is in control. Gorgeous, girl!

[brandonml]

One minute performance

For my one minute performance I decided to draw something, I drew Princess Hibana from the anime that I’m watching Fire Force , I enjoy drawing and it’s one of my favorite hobbies, may not be one of my best but I really liked it.

Song: Tank!-Seatbelts

Ps: i forgot my pen for the outline lol.

[kabbott56]

Awesome job!! You are very talented! I really like the contast you added of the dark background with the light colored hair. The music was fun and drew me in as well!

[kabbott56]

Art Project#4: One minute performance

Artist Statement:

For my one minute performance I struggled coming up with an idea. I thought about creating a short yoga sequence but couldn’t get filming to cooperate. Then I saw my guitar sitting in the corner and was immediatly struck with the idea of playing a one minute snipit of a song. I was a little unsure since I haven’t played for years; however, after practining for an hour or so I performed this short little piece of Come Thou Fount. 

[kabbott56]

Technical Exercise 4

Action Verb List:

1.       To run

2.       To lift

3.       To plant

4.       To grow

5.       To establish

6.       To observe

7.       To dally

8.       To communicate

9.       To fly

10.   To soar

11.   To sail

12.   To stretch

13.   To spin

14.   To stutter

15.   To shout

16.   To drink

17.   To shout

18.   To leap

19.   To paint

20.   To select

[kabbott56]

Reading Response 4

Performance: A Hidden History

Like most forms of art, performance has a long history. However, differing from other forms of art, performance doesn’t have a set category or guideline. Most times it has never been thoroughly written down and there isn’t a visual representation. Performance happens live and in person. While there isn’t a set guideline for performance, there are roughly four different categories of performance art seen throughout history. For instance, the Futurist began with Italians where they used performance and manifestoes before using sculptures or paintings to represent certain ideas. There are also the Constructivists, Dadaists, and Surrealists. There are many more instances of performance seen throughout history, each with its own title. Performance is able to capture certain ideas and emotions and give people a better picture of what an artist is trying to say.

The Other History of Intellectual Performance

In the Other History of Intellectual Performance,Coco Fusco and her collaborator Guillermo Gomez-Penia, created a performance called “Couples in a Cage.” The goal of this performance was to give white people a representation of indgenious people and see what their reaction and interpretation of exotic people was before and after. Coco and Guillermo toured globally performing this piece. While their intent was solely fictional many circuses claimed they had made Coco and Guillermo into Guatinauis. Archeologists came at them for not properly representing their culture. Thus, Coco Fusco and Guillermo Gomez-Penia face many lawsuits and trouble for their performance that had originally started as just a form of art and bringing some awareness to other races.

[thequiltedsail]

Art Project 3: Love Your Existence

Artist Statement

For this project I wanted to create a relaxing and philosophical short work of video art. I chose to focus on nature, mainly aerial footage, because I thought it lended itself well to the subject content. The audio is from an artist named @MoStFeAr, which also featured the lecture by Alan Watts. It was a much longer clip that I trimmed down to include the most poignant section of the track. I wanted to focus on ephemeral forces of nature that complimented the subject of human existence. Birth and death are the main components of both the audio and visuals, which I thought were represented well in each of the selected clips. I hope Watt’s ideas captivated you and the video complimented his brilliant and profound words. Works cited is located in the description.

[kabbott56]

Well done! This video is very thought provoking, yet also creates a sense of calm peace. The video clips of nature you chose really impacted how I received the audio and was able to focus on the speakers voice. 

[keil-beguile]

Art Project 3 - Crabs Have Flippers

Please enjoy my silly video about crabs swimming!

Artist Statement: For this project, I wanted to make something a bit more lighthearted that made me laugh. Ocean animals are something I can cared about my entire life, even though living in Colorado made it difficult to see my favorites, I still enjoyed learning about them and all the weird things they do. Due to this I am filled with silly sea creature facts, one of them being that some crabs have flippers and can swim! Telling my friends this would make them skeptical and it always made me smile when I would show them a video of a crab using it’s little flippers to swim after a camera. This project was made with iMovie and a song from game I liked growing up as a kid. My hope is that this video can make you laugh or smile too, and let you learn a new fact you can impress your friends with!

(Sources are in video description)

[kabbott56]

Awesome job! I really enjoyed this video and got a good laugh from it! I adore the ocean and all it’s inhabitants so that factored in some as well lol. The music you chose went along very nicely for the video and set the lighthearted tone perfectly. Great job!

[staysbreezy]

A Surfside Supercut

It actually took me a minute to think of a cool concept for this project, so I decided to just do a supercut video on something I love, which is surfing. I’ve always loved it as a kid, especially after watching Johnny Tsunami. There’s something about the flow of the sport, and the idea of people riding waves that I’m just fascinated with. I am proud of this work, but I actually am not as proud as the music video project we just did. I thought editing this these clips to fit the song was difficult because I was trying to leave as much video left untouched so people could see most of the clip. I was pleased though to find a highlights video from moments in 2019 from Surfer Magazine, so it made the process a lot easier in editing the clips; and the music is something I made awhile ago too, so that made the project easier as well - I thought it fit well with the concept I was trying to create.

If you do enjoy the song please go listen to it on my Soundcloud!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwLo7aU1Aas

Music: https://soundcloud.com/82summers/untitled-daybeat-ruff-draft-re-upload

[kabbott56]

Awesome job! I really like the clips you chose. The videos are put together very well and follow the music nicely. The music you chose goes well, giving a relaxing vibe while watching these amazing surfers. 

[dchrisart]

Artist Statement: 

I made this video because I had the realization that no matter what culture, religion ethnicity, or nationality differences we may have, the one thing that brings us all together is the fact that no matter how hard we try, no one can use fireworks safely. This is only halfway a joke as some of my fondest childhood memories were messing around with fireworks and explosives with kids from my neighborhood that sometimes didn’t even speak the same language as me and my brother, to say nothing of our parents’ lack of supervision. Although there’s controversy over the safety of fireworks for the health of our great Colorado plains, nothing quite captivates people more than an exploding ball of color and fire in the sky (or on the ground in most of these cases), and the rush of adrenaline and the great memories that come with accidentally putting a firework upside-down or blowing up a watermelon with an M-80. Despite their downfalls (literally) fireworks perfectly capture the spirit of celebration and awe that many people feel during a holiday, and gathering around to watch fireworks is one tradition that can bring an entire neighborhood together.

[taybacon]

I love this. Its cohesive and honestly really fun. A super unique idea!

[kabbott56]

Very well done! I really enjoyed how you overlaid they audio of the video and the music. It really set the tune and mood of your video and helped capture the dangers fireworks hold.