Western Civ II Spring 2021

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Covid Summer 2.0

(Model: David Stutz)

For my art piece, I attached a pair of masks onto a pair of sandals using the natural shape of the two objects and thumbtacks. The piece is very simplistic yet represents a more profound message. Although we are soon approaching summer weather and freedom from school work, Covid-19 is still a issue in our society. As our mindset changes from spring rain boots to open toed summer shoes we must stay focused on the ongoing pandemic and protected. The loose hold the thumbtacks provide on the masks represent the lessening of restrictions and protocols and how close we as a society are to breaking free of the pandemic. The fun socks remind us to relax, laugh and find humor a bit to remain sane during these trying times that continue.

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SBU by the Sea:

For my final project, I started off with my favorite thing to do when asked to paint, which is portray a water scene. I always have a fascination with painting beach scenes as it seems as though even if you slip up and at first think a mistake was made it often works out just fine and adds another element to the piece that was not envisioned before hand. I added a sunken pirate ship to represent Pirates of the Caribbean which is one of my favorite movie franchises. My other item is the St. Bonaventure University bell tower. I imagined it as a lighthouse of sorts in this piece and a symbol for how SBU has shaped me as a person and has set out a clearer path for my life ahead after graduation.

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Core Pieces

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Futurism

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Depicting Virtual Reality

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[wainsworth]

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I was drawn into this because of the simplicity of the positioning of objects while also being complex as a whole photo. I really like the idea of creating more with less!

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I really like how you used the background and incorporated the same complementary colors as Kevin’s outfit. His facial expression gives off an emotional feel of contemplation to me personally. Great work!

[jobarcley]

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I was drawn into this by the use of the neon light and think it was an effective use of surroundings! I think you took a very creative and original approach to this assignment and created a very good vibe!

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Moonlight Shores

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Suburban Woods

Location: West Seneca, NY

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Analogous Colors: Blue and Green

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Placed on a side street in village of Allegany