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Embarrassing objects

The Fake Flyer

For this art assignment I decided to go back to basics and share advice through a PSA about a timeless tradition that appears to be facing extinction, thanks to modern technology; letter writing. 

The cost of living in a fast-paced world where everything seems to be easily watered down, is that it is easy to lose sight of the beauty in simple things. To express ourselves by interacting our minds with a piece of paper through handwriting carries something profound and irreplaceable in it. We need to be reminded of that from time to time. 

Constructed landscape; frozen water drops

I have a strong fascination with water. I love it in all its forms and especially when it takes an uncommon natural form such as a drop and changes from one state to another such as from liquid to solid. Among the things that intrigue me about water are its ability to be intimate and the fact that it does not always have to cover a large surface area to make an impact. 

For these reasons I recreated a frozen raindrop(s) using dishwasher foam and a sponge. I set my camera to a very slow shutter and turned on my flashlight to capture the drop(s) in motion. I had to be extremely patient to get the shot because it required several tries and focused manipulation. 190 frames later I finally chose my favorite one. 

Body in Place

1. The Martha Rivers Ingram statue at the commons.

2. The statue was erected as a symbolic gesture to honor the generous philanthropist and esteemed business woman for her work during her time as the chair-woman of the board of trustees at Vanderbilt. What many might not know is that Martha has also shown great support for the arts by donating a cutting edge E. Bronson Ingram Studio Arts Centre, as well as the Martha Rivers Ingram Performing Arts Centre. In addition, The Vanderbilt Blair School of Music has been the recipient of $300 million of Ingram company stock, a record for any university in the United States. This statue (place) represents three things: a passion for the arts and how they benefit humanity especially in areas of mental health and education.