#what is value

[a-is-for-arson]

Does anyone else just not understand value? Like what is calories? Is a thousand dollars a lot? When does death stop being too soon? Is 20 cats enough cats?

[callmebliss]

I dreamed of a ring.

It was a very coppery rose gold, strong, but made of many parts; like little sections of tube, the edges curled like scales. They interlocked and overlapped like them as well. I could not see how they were joined.

It could be laid flat, but when the two open ends were joined together (I could see no clasp - it felt like magnets) the scaled exterior seemed so smooth as to be without joins, as if it were struck of a single piece.

In that smooth surface were delicate etchings: a sliver, a crescent, a half, a three quarter, and a full moon at the apex, then the same down the other side in reverse, waxing and waning.

I wanted the ring, but it was not mine, and I gave it back to the person who had lost it. I had the sense, though, that it could have been mine, if only I had done a little more to be worthy of it.

And now I am awake, and my thoughts are full of that ring, and the idea of inherent versus earned worth or value, and ambergris on a beach.

[acrylicartsacademy]

Mastering Value and Contrast in Acrylic Painting #art #painting #contra...

[whatsanalec]

What is Value? - Day 11

I felt that the length and width of a rectangle would help communicate how I’m one of many with a common value, moreso than the rounded shape of a circle. So I calculated the area of the base I’d need and got a large piece of cardboard based on those measurements.

But it turned out to be too narrow. I don’t know where I went wrong but I did. Luckily someone else had a >A0 sized piece of cardboard left over and they let me use it. I mounted 2 A1 pieces of card on the cardboard and cut them out, then carefully mounted a total of 32 prints.

The green one represents me, in a crowd of other people with the same value as me. Some relationships aren’t perfect and some people don’t value their relationship as much as me, which is why some are grey and some are black. I tried to areenge the different tones as randomly as possible. I am happy with the end result.

I also retrieved the form I put up and the results are somewhat surprising. I’m admittedly touched by the comment at the top.

[whatsanalec]

What is Value? - Day 9

Started by doing some screen printing just to see what it’s like. I know I won’t use it in my final but it’s good to get to know it. I like it and i might use it in a future project.

I made and printed out a survey form for people to fill out. I put it on the wall next to the stairs by the canteen. Someone stole the pen I put there (which I have a violently mild frustration towards) but I replaced it. Here’s the results after the day:

The rest of the day was dedicated to making more lino prints and I made about 30 before I accidentally cut a couple bits of lino off that weren’t meant to be. Some are fainter because not all relationships are perfect but people still value them.

I’m thinking of arranging them in a circle-like shape to symbolise union in some way.

[whatsanalec]

What is Value? - Day 8

I cleaned up my lino block and made some prints for the idea of a crowd of holding hands which I’ve decided will be my final.

I want to have one print be significantly different to the others to signify that it’s special. The rest will be normal black and white. I decided to make the special one a turquoise colour because it’s vibrant yet calm and reminds me of my relationship because it’s close to my girlfriend’s favourite colour. The attempts had varying levels of succession, mainly because I didn’t put enough ink on certain areas.

I then started on the b&w ones, but I couldn’t eat the right consistency of ink. At first it was too thick, then after adding too much white spirit to thin it, it was too thin. I cleaned my block and tried once more but it just looked messy. Now I have to wait for the block to dry until I can continue.

[whatsanalec]

What is Value? - Day 5

I printed out photos of things I value - my relationship, favourite memory and my dog. Continuing on with the idea of looking at the things I value from others’ perspectives, I used different methods to deface them. I used a lino print, acrylic paint, and screen printing in that order. The lino cut turned out the best in my opinion, although the acrylic was also successful. The screen printing wasn’t as good because you can barely see it (I needed more pressure and a lighter background). The rest of the day was dedicated to brainstorming.

[whatsanalec]

What is Value? - Day 3 - Part 2

I found a very interesting article by Dr. Anne Bradley about economic value (https://tifwe.org/people-value-different-things/).

She talks about how different things can seem more or less valuable depending on different people and their different situations. Included in the article is an extract form Jay Richards’ book, ‘Indivisible’:

“Economic value is in the eye of the beholder; but the beholder’s eye can be fickle.  If you’re taking a cross-country road trip, find yourself desperately hungry, and come to a gas station with the sign out front that says, LAST FOOD AND GAS FOR 120 MILES, you’ll be glad to see a Subway store attached to it.  You will value that toasted, foot-long, double-meat club on honey wheat a lot more in that situation than if you were walking around downtown Seattle, where there is a Subway on every third corner. (pg 217)”

I realise this can apply to things that aren’t necessarily physical. For example, my girlfriend and I haven’t seen each other in a few weeks (which is long for us), and every time I think about it I miss her even more, I value her company more.

Similarly, after moving to Dundee, I started valuing things like my Dad’s cooking, my Mum’s ability to drive, and of course the company of my friends and family (especially my dog).

You can value the things you hold dear to you more if you're deprived of those things, and perhaps less so if you have a constant supply.