"I used the word Mustache rearrange it and put a couple of the letters on top of one letter. I picked some complimentary colors. And at the end I did a gradient of colors. I thought looked different from the original. Breaking down the basic colors first then combining them all at once on the end."
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In chapter three, Michael Rush points out an artist David Goldenberg video of projected images secluded space of audience members from surveillance cameras. Act of voyuerism is prominent in these type of video installations author states “surveillance, a type of spying, has interested artist and fascists alike since the birth of video technology” which is interesting take on intrusive content. Made to feel uncomfortable about the idea of always being watched similar to the Truman show starring Jim Carrey. Where lives in a made up world created by other people and continuously monitor him all through out his life. But with meddling involved.
In this last part of chapter 2 Michael Rush references video artist Anna Gaskell, “ Floater,” (1997) a single channel video projected onto the floor. She shows a young girls body flooring in water , views presume she is dead, the video zooms in on her “lifeless” open mouth (120) . But is she actually dead that is what Gaskell wants the audience to think. There could be happy ending for this video for optimism. But I’m not that person I do not want Hollywood happy ending, most of the small obstacles are resolved with a predictable ending—talking about every super hero movie ever made by Disney.
First and foremost this movie was awesome in my opinion the fights scenes in this all female lead were choreographed nicely. It flowed really well there was some comic relief style fighting within the movie. But one thing that stands out is the new title “Harley Quinn and birds of prey” vs “birds of prey and the fantabulous emancipation of one Harley Quinn” which in retro spec should have be done since the beginning. And main reason it was changed was for more people to buy tickets to see the movie. That kinda sucks because it is a good storyline it is mostly about Harley Quinn but has nice blend of characters Ewan McGregor villain was diabolical in the best way. Go see the movie. Like right now.
In this section, author states video artist Vito Acconci “psychological word games that probe the relationship of the viewer to the subject being watched” which I kinda gives me an unsettling vibes . And it is video I should not be watching by myself or with anyone really. The video shooting is major closeup scene that is rather intimate and talking rather soft gives me goose bumps. Not happy moment for me.
1962, Zen for head by Nam June Paik In chapter 2, Michael Rush mentions an artist, Nam June Paik used video media as an extension of his artistic practice (87). And one the works that stood out to me was “Zen for Head” in 1962. Slowly dragging himself across a sheet of paper while dipping his hands and head in a ink and tomato juice concoction (89). This performance was interpretation of an another artist La Monte Young score piece quoted“draw a straight line and follow it”. It seemed like would have been a very powerful experience.
"Why the F**k I'm Up" "for this projected I took a shit ton of photos for about 6 months now. And I did not know what I wanted to do with them. Anyway, I took slices of each photo that was taken at an ungodly hour. And rearranged them into a new view of my car window. And I will say I was not driving when I produced these photos. It pays off sometimes to be early. But I rather be sleeping."
I recommend watching this movie not because it won an four oscars, it’s just a really slow burning thriller movie. That is it takes it time establishing the characters personalities and as well as the climax of the film. I don’t want give much away except to try give five words for it, peach-fuzz, poor, smell, and secrets. It is one of the first foreign films to every won best picture in history. Which is awesome in its own right. Bong Joon- ho has made other brilliant films such as Mother, Okja and Snowpiercer. If you loved Snowpiercer than you definitely love watching Parasite.
In last part of chapter 1 Michael Rush cites an artist, Trisha Brown created one of the first dance performance media videos in 1966 (77). The video shows Brown dancing with a projector to her back showing images of her choreography as she real time performing in front of audience. I thought it was a interesting and cool idea. Curious to see if the projector was in the way of the live performance. Or that was intention or if she powered through. The weight of projector did not even phase her. She is total badass if she did not have any problems. I think she is badass either way.
So I am always late to the game for new video games because like any college student I cannot afford the the newest and greatest game console or for the game for that matter. But I have lovely person that lets me play a games from time to time. In this one particular was chef’s kiss amazing for any one who loves 80s nostalgia. From the button smashing arcade gameplay to specific loathing car dashing game that for some reason has no point to it. But my favorite part of the of this is the storyline to it. It does not just have you playing old school games but there is kid that speaks through cut scenes. And let me tell yeah “this kid is going through some shit” because he/she is finding some deeper meaning in playing games than I would have thought.
Super Bowl halftime show was one of the best halftime shows I got to see in my lifetime. Although top five are Prince because come on the rain when he was singing purple rain was too perfect. Second pick is Michael Jackson because the crowd was nuts and he is a one of kind performer. Third is lady Gaga she jumped from the roof and was sing all through her choreography which is difficult skill. Fourth right but might bump up to third is this years Shakira and J-lo. And fifth would be Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake aside from the wardrobe malfunction it was amazing back and fourth performance between the two artists. Now, back to Shakira and J-lo performance it was a proud moment for me has a LatinaX women to see inclusion on television. And especially important to see a strong women on dominated industry run by men. Shakira right from the start of the show to end showed off her skill level that she not only deserves to perform at the super bowl but in United States because she
In this section of chapter 1 there is a French, multimedia-performance artist Orlan who literally went under the knife to discuss what is ideal body of women (59). She based her reconstructive surgery on chin of Botticelli’a Venus and the nose of Psyche, by Gèrard’s Le Premier Baiser de l’Amour à Psyche. Which made me think of Kardashians and there influence on young viewers. Although, Orlan is agrueing past beauty and using plastic surgery to recreate it. Similar to Kardashians specifically Kylie Jenner who got lip injections at young age. And don’t get me wrong I am all for body positivity if you really do not some parts of your body, by all means change if that makes you happy to extent. I draw the line for young 18 year old that want to change their bodies for the sake of fitting in to society because you are not beautiful. I think young women especially are targeted by music, fashion, tv, and reality that if they do not have big butt, big lips, skinny but not too skinny, or fit bu