#conres

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I drew the icon/mascot for my partners new gaming channel, ConResGame :)

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Lately, I have had the opportunity to go to the theater. It has been lovely and I really enjoy going but I also take the opportunity to experience and invest time and thought into the logistics behind the whole production. 

The first show I saw was Jersey Boys in Piccadilly Theater and the second was ‘Romeo, You Idiot’ performed by Spotlight Theater Society at Worcester Univesity. Although they were very different performances there were similarities too.

These similarities were that both sets were very basic; partly because of budget for the Spotlight performance but also so both performances focused on the story and acting/singing of the cast. 

On a different note, the sound in Jersey Boys was really interesting. They create the illusion of voice through radio, phones and in sound booths by layering and adding different reverbs to each voice. This created an illusion for the audience meaning we could see what was happening but not how they created the effect and it fabricated the story further. 

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A little motivational push that actually the Arts are needed in the world and have earnt their place to have a say. 

Other relavent websites and artist:

http://louismasai.com/projects/the-art-of-beeing/

http://icewatchparis.com

http://project1324.com

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James Richards - Crumb Mahogany (2016) 

There is a certain degree of slickness to Crumb Mahogany by Richards. 

I first heard it at the ICA in London and after a long day of walking round I was happy to sit down and relax with a sound installation. 

However, this piece is the least bit relaxing. After reflecting on the artwork, I realised I experienced most emotions during the 20 minute installation. I sat down while the piano section was playing; finally peace. [1] The piece moved on to conversations, traffic noises, domestic fights and conversatinos and synthesised sounds. 

At one point there was a surround sound of plates being thrown and crashing [2]. Opposite me was my friend and we both jumped with shockand fear. It all happened so suddenly and neither of us were expcting it.

[1] A calm and peaceful atmosphere in a sound installation is very difficult to create. It is much easier to insert fear and anger into the audience, rather then relaxation and serenity.

[2] From what I recall that is what I thought the sounds were

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BZZZ! Le Son De L’ Electricité (BUZZ! The Sound of the Electricity) by Cécile Babiole.

This artwork interests me because the way that Babiole has displayed the art installation. 

Last year I found it difficult to create a presentable piece which included lots of wires. Naturally, most sound artworks have a fair few wires and if they are going to be shown, does it make sense make it look purposeful and aesthetically pleasing.

Even though Bobioles’ work has a crude design, there is still purpose to the shape and form of the wires. 

ttp://babiole.net/spip.php?page=english&id_article=98

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Stanley Kubricks Boxes 

This documentary was really interesting. It showed another way of collecting and documenting idea, work and detail for art works. Although I would love to work like this I definitely don't have enough space!

However, a really interesting thing about Kubricks is the amount of detail he puts into research and how much observation he did. I guess it goes to show that artists do see the world in a different way. 

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I stumbled across this video of Einaudi and although I found the climate change element interesting, I didn't find it as interesting at the way music and nature have been combined in this video. 

With the glaciers falling, they create a powerful message and sub tone to the piano. You notice that as the music reaches the climax the ice begins to fall adding more texture and depth to the music and meaning of the piece. 

I have used nature and natural sounds a lot in my work, creating soundscapes from everyday noises or sounds I have recoded while out in the countryside. However, after listening to this, I wonder how having more of a melody or tempo to the soundscapes might work of if it'll sound too lyrical.  

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Staring at Google

After starting at Google, obviously sucking all of the information out of the screen, this was the response when someone asked if it has any influence on my work or has helped me in any way.

The Google banner today is an animation and graphic representing Laszio Biro’s 117th Birthday. Laszio Biro is the inventor of the ballpoint pen, a very important piece of stationary. Within the graphics there is an animation of the movement of pen and its process of working, relating to now and through the ages. This translates to artwork through the journey of a paint, paintbrush, and paper (or material). The paint travels through mediums, depositing residue on surfaces and we call this painting. It’s a process, movement and more importantly a journey. Not just a physical journey with paint, paper, and the brush but also the painting and the painter. The artist takes a journey with the painting to discover its true meaning. They lay themselves bare so that all emotions can be focused on their work.