#tylercleaver

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I really found this initial exploration behind the Public logo interesting because of its minimalist design. Just through the use of different font weights, the logo created a unique identity for the theatre that is still enjoyed today.

The Highline logo also embraces minimalist design, but through the abstraction of a defining quality of the space. The abstraction of the railroad to create the "H" was extremely clever and complex, yet is represented through a simple and clean design.

I included the Boston cover just because of how different it was from the rest and how she still feels mortified that her name is connected to this design. It is extremely colorful and a cool graphic for a tee in my opinion, but I do prefer her minimalist work more.

I liked how the "55" design for Little Island was inspired by the amphitheater within.

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This documentary was interesting because of how well they documented the interactions between two extremely different cultures and the hardships felt.

Though it started out light, with there being some language barriers, custom differences (like with the types of fish to keep) and even learning about Thanksgiving, it soon became darker and more apparent how life can be tough for immigrant workers.

The documentary started to show workplace injuries in the factory, injury complaints, and more and even showed how for some these injuries are catastrophic. Even though the injuries may not be life-threatening physically, they may be threatening to workers' way of life as they cannot earn the money they need to get by as (injuries don't pay the bills".

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The Naomi Osaka documentary was extremely powerful. First off, it showed the triumphs and successes of Naomi as she became the number 1 women's tennis player in the world.

It then showed how the stress and pressure of being the number 1 and having everyone chasing you can really break you to the point that you are scared and paranoid in your own home.

The documentary then showed her as the champ, returning to defend her title, but even through all of the intense action, you could feel her uneasiness in the shots and could tell she was nervous.

After she ultimately loses, the documentary shows her transition into an icon, and I think that the way in which the documentary captured her metamorphosis was incredible.

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I felt as though this documentary was very interesting. The boxing intro scene of boxing was powerful because, as an establishing shot, it showed both of the main characters in their respective roles: Cutie being cute, and the boxer boxing. The high contrast on the image made every punch seem powerful and meaningful as well.

The illustrated story Cutie created was also very moving and a powerful way to tell her story. She illustrated herself as such a petite and fragile character, while the boxer was exceedingly muscular and robust, further emphasizing the extreme contrast between their characters.

The continued use of this illustrative storytelling throughout the film really works to draw attention to important flashbacks and illustrate how all of this came to be. The stark contrast in style really draws the viewer in and is a beautifully done technique.

Lastly, The dinner scene between them was a nice touch. The slice-of-life moment showing how these two opposite forces interact and bicker over small things like how he messes over her cooking is a great way to show that opposites indeed can attract as Cutie and the Boxer have.

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The opening shot with the whimsical music and sparkling lights across the mirror creates a sense of fantasy. It evokes a feeling of mystery as you wonder as you cannot see the end and the room feels as though it is endless, like a void full of stars, tying back to the title's idea of infinity.

The tone then shifts quickly to one that is dark and somber as we see and hear about how troubled her family was, especially her father's affairs. This was however important background information for her style of art and why it can seem so frantic.

The depth and expansiveness of her art really push the idea of "infinity" or being so lost in her work that you seem to escape reality.

She embodies this idea in her "infinity net" paintings. These paintings took inspiration from her surroundings (one being the pacific ocean) and were vast expansive works that truly brought about a sense of endlessness.

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