#anarchitecture

Jumbled elements of a house contained within a dashed inkline. Back and forth between handrawn and ruler assisted line. Ink and graphite on harvested packing paper 9x10ish inches.

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…Matta- Clark received a grant for a project that would teach construction skills to youth from impoverished neighborhoods. The proposal specified the creation of an urban scrap yard and recycling depot for reusing salvaged materials from demolished buildings in these areas. Matta- Clark’s death in 1978 prevented the realization of this innovative project. Nevertheless, his final writings and interviews reflect his plans for participatory architecture projects that would be “responsive to the express will of occupants.”

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Before starting the MFA last fall, I worked with youth at local churches, teaching them life skills based on biblical principles. On occasion, I created artistic projects for the creatively inclined teens in the program. These projects included t-shirt printing, drama skits, short films, musical explorations, murals and sculpture / installations for events and holiday celebrations. Those involved enjoyed freedom of expression and an escape from the mundane. The audience and observers were often surprised by the creativity. I enjoyed providing the resources, ideas, encouragement, and safe environment for which youth could unveil their hidden voice. In my 15 years of youth ministry, these were some of my most treasured moments. I consider encouraging young people to find and embrace the inner creator within them as a major accomplishment. Learning that Matta-Clark sought to impart his skills with young people brought back great memories and challenges me to revisit my role as an artist who has valuable skills to share.

Question: 

Anarchitecture

The transformation of construction walls as objects d'art whereby the basic building elements undergo a process of rebelling against the norm of the expected. Rather than seeing the wall as a flat two-dimensional piece where to hang the art, I chose to reconstruct it as a pillar or column, an obelisk of support becomes the art form itself. The totem idea is an ancient concept used by many cultures across the Globe. From religious adorations to meditation garden sculptures, it serves as a pillar to exalting beauty and as a self-awareness tool. My idea was conceived of staking simplified geometric figures representing the minimalist and industrial feel of the iconic Menina. The vision of portraying the piece in only white with wood is reminiscent of sculptures and other works by Louise Nevelson. Further, adding a hammered application, holes, and other imperfections as distressed finishes along with the metal cage mesh as an enclosure of the negative space creates an industrial approach to a luxurious princess theme from the Renaissance era.

Your words paint such a vivid picture, and I do apologize for causing a havoc in Haven.

What are your thoughts on the philosophical aspect of "poisoned" gold from yore, now known as radioactive gold by transmutation?

Since Beckett is a trans-species polyglot, does he always win at Scrabble? (Has anyone came close?)

What's Whistleblower's favorite food? (Do send my regards)

Does Ambassador Lazuli like gardening? I believe I did read a throwaway remark on her plants once.

I could not find any of your works on Anarchitecture; so if you ever require an avid listener to exposition to, I'd be glad to offer my services.

Oh, and as a token of our newly formed friendship, I send a bag of virtual worm gummies, and Beckett his favorite snack (what is it currently?)

Warm regards.

Mother says I must thank you for the gummies, so thank you. Beckett will eat almost anything, particularly if it is sugary or has caffeine. However, since he often creates his own 'snacks' consisting of... well... let's leave it that. He got so intensely hyper that Juliet struck a bargain with him. He was only allowed to eat three sugar cubes a day. At first he was unsure, but when I said his sugar eating habits were comparable to those of a horse, he instantly loved the idea. Whistleblower likes to consume curries spiced with Carolina Reapers.

As for his abilities, they are not as potent as you may think. He can understand anything, but since he is half human, his vocabulary is limited to the words he knows in his primary language, English. To explain in a simpler way, he can only translate phrases to and from languages. If he does not know a word in English, he will not know it in another dialect/ language, unless given to him to interpret.

Ambassador Heitz claims to dislike gardening, however she does have a few plants in her home. She said she 'had a connection to' and 'felt pity for' the flora in question. Most of the plants she has are ferns.

In regards to 'poisoned gold,' I think the topic dull. I understand it, however gold has always been Dr Fowl's area of expertise. As he is such a simpleton, as a younger me put it, I tend to avoid topics which he has/had/may have interest in. However, topics that he has actively contributed to/ written about/ invented I tend to pick apart. The world must know that Artemis Fowl II is not the epitome of perfection and intelligence.

Speaking of Dr Fowl, he is glad that you liked his advice and even more glad that you choose to share it.

As for anarchitecture, I may choose to take you up on that offer another day.