Sara's Blog

Mindy- This is a very powerful message and video that really shows a glimpse into someone else’s life. I can imagine that performing these traumatic events could be very challenging and difficult to talk about so I commend you for sharing. You are absolutely correct in saying that many/most women have stories that they could share and relate to your stories as well. By doing a project like this it also can be used as a powerful message to men and women to stand together and help to stop abuse like this from happening. This video didn’t have an opening title shown in the video but it did have a title. This video was a process video I believe because it helped to relay a message and tell a personal story with a viewer’s personal response to the story. This was executed well because it shared personal obstacles that were being discussed. This performance art was very intimate and personal which help to add a special experience and make the performance art piece thought provoking and compelling.

Alex- This was an interesting idea because it reminded me of a sundial and how the light reflects the time. It was almost like a short time lapse so that added a nice element of time and the overall concept I believe you were trying to convey. I can imagine it being nerve racking performing like this in a public space but doing this project outside was a great choice to translate the message of time in relation to the sun. The video did have a title in the beginning and was a video showcasing endurance. This type of performance art tested you when you got tired and needed a break from holding your hands up (as mentioned in your description). The process and idea of your video was compelling and made to think a little more into the concept of time which I appreciated.

Keyana- I really enjoyed your chalk sidewalk art because it was light hearted and it definitely did what you intended. I found myself thinking of silly cartoons that took me back to childhood and the thought of fall when I was younger. I think your message was perfectly conveyed and I also liked how you showed other people’s interactions with your piece. I think this added a nice touch which makes the viewer wonder what the pass-byers were thinking when they say it. I appreciated the detail in the drawing and also how you connected something personal with your cat cartoon and a story from your childhood

Hi Casey- I was amazed by your intervention! At first, when I saw your first photo, I thought it was a real dog. Your intervention’s craftsmanship is executed at a high level by the way you cut out the dog image and placed him by a “No Pets Allowed” sign. As I read your artist statement, it makes no sense that you can pay to have a pet in your apartment complex, but the pets can’t use the restroom where they need to go? That seems very strange to me. Your thoughtful energy was well put together. If I were doing something like this, I might have used my actual dog, but I like that you used a cardboard image of a dog instead of conveying the message. Your location interacted with your intervention informs this concept very clearly. The photographs’ different angles show a realistic and non-realistic point of view and offer depth and footprints of the dog in the snow. Unfortunately, I don’t see the documentation of people interacting with the art work. Your finished project is compelling and thought-provoking on the concept of your art Intervention.

Casey- I really loved how you worded and incorporated a very real and common problem for people with pets. You explained where and why you decided to put your work and I think it was executed in a perfect manner. I like that it was something close to you and a topic that a lot of people deal with. The expenses that come with owning animals and what tenants are expected to pay yet with almost no return of convenience or accommodations is a very common issue and very relatable. The craftsmanship of your project was executed very well and I really liked how it almost had a cartoon look to but looks as though it could almost blend in with the surrounding area

Audry- I liked your concept and project because it was something pretty unexpected. Especially for people that tend to hang out in that area anyway. The people that walk through that area would notice the signs right way because they are so used to what is always there or not there. I think the concept is interesting because in times like we’re in now we would all dream to be able to buy an island and just escape from everything. I liked how you incorporated a background story on the area and you picked a place where you know people hang out. I didn’t see anyone interacting with your project but they probably would if it was kept up. I found your project to be thought provoking and compelling because it can help to take us out of the mundane normal routine and could spark something new and different.

I thought your video was amazing because it really touched on what every being on this planet wants and a lot of the time no one seems to know how to achieve it! The content was well chosen and seemed to really flow together perfectly! You took a risk in your video because this can be deep conversational material and very thought provoking. It was a new experience while watching the video and it left me wanting to see more. Very well done

I found your video to be very interesting because of the way it was filmed. It seemed as though your video was made and then music was added to the background while recording the video you made. I think the content is definitely thought provoking because it makes you question what’s going on with the song choice and what the viewer is seeing. The video editing is well transitioned and done well. 

I loved the way you echoed the voice of “those women” and repeated the track of “public perception is bullshit”. I think you were really creative in your topic and it definitely taught me more about systemic racism and murder in Canada specifically and in particular against indigenous people. I really loved your video and my only critique would be in transitioning. I think in a couple spots like in the beginning at about 11 secs and at 1:58 it cut off a little too quick. Other than that, is conveyed a great message with substance and evoked feeling. I also really liked the variety of clips you used as well. It was amazing!!

Your video with the merge of different dark emotional movie clips was very intriguing. It definitely had a dark feeling around it and evoked some real emotions. I like this video because I think anyone watching it can relate to losing a pet and experiencing that pain in itself. I think the editing skills were seamless and transitioned nicely. I will say that I did like the music in the background but I found it to be a little distracting at times with both the video clip track/dialog playing and the music. I think you did take a risk in the way of your topic and content and you definitely created a new experience for the viewer. It’s thought provoking and interesting as well. Great Job!