Final Writing Assingment

Technology has affected the creative process in many ways. One I am quite fond of is the ability to undo an action. If the photo did not look as pleasing in sepia, I just had to hit the undo button. Technology brings an ease to art and a sense of support. At times, it felt like the computer was doing the work for me. This may be argued that it does not take that much artistic skill then to create art on a computer. On a personal note, I still enjoy using charcoal and the old fashioned paintbrush. However, I have gained a sense of respect for those who create art with the help of technology. It was a tedious task at some points and after awhile I wanted to give up. Overall, the class went in depth with the history of technology and art working together. Art can be anything in the world to be honest. From a creepy film about a rubber boy to casting human body parts onto inanimate objects, art is all around us. Whether we choose to use a mouse or a brush, we can still call ourselves a true artist. Sometimes you have to venture outside your comfort zones. Creating a Situational Tour did not sound like something I would enjoy or even be good at. However, after completing it, I’ve found that I can do many things. Art is versatile, and the modern artist must be versatile as well. I am grateful for this experience and look forward to the next art obstacle ahead.

My Situational Tour : Lights, Metro, Action!

Oh the places you will go...

deep

D
O
W
N

...into the belly of a beast...

W a i t i n g for something GREAT...

...your time will come.

Don't let it pass you by!

In a flash

EVERYTHING

could disappear.

Jump on.

Sit down.

Relax.

Do not be afraid of the dark.

Eventually, there will be light.

You will cross many paths...

...and meet different people.

But one thing remains clear...






No matter where you go...

...you have to keep moving f o r w a r d.










The End.

What could possibly come next in the world of art?

Since 1849, we have been searching for ways to “totalize” art as Richard Wagner would put it. To this day, we are able to capture specific traits such as lighting and sound into a piece of artwork, but how long will it be until an actual painting resonates or flashes? When will we be able to see the flowers in Monet’s garden sway with the breeze? It sounds a little like Harry Potter magic, but who knows what could happen in ten years. A great invention, in my opinion, has been 3D movies. Being able to drag the audience into the film creates a whole other feeling. Surrounding yourself with the entire atmosphere of a piece of art can bring the experience to a new level. If I was to predict what the next great invention in the world of art would be, I would have to go with smell-o-vision. Could you imagine walking through an art museum and being able to smell the artwork? How about feeling it? A simple picture of a fireplace could send out a warm blanket of heat as you walk by or a mountain top could send a cold rushing air passed the viewer. To tell you the truth, it is hard to say what will come next in the world of art. There might be people right now working on the idea of smell-o-vision. Time will only tell.

My Situational Tour Location

I have chosen the location of my situational tour. I want to portray the Metro through the two topic words ritual and security. As a member of the public, I rely on the Metro whenever I use it. Last semester, it was somewhat of a ritual to take the Metro every Wednesday and Thursday to my internship in DuPont. My career depended on it. At first, the Metro seemed like a bizarre method of transportation, but now I barely even think when I use it. Swiping my Metrocard takes no effort. Deciding whether to turn right or left after the escalator is a breeze. Riding the Metro has become second nature. Also, riding the Metro can depict the idea of security. You will always notice a police man around. I also believe there are extremely less deaths caused by the Metro than an automobile. Within the car, there are handles to secure your stance while riding from stop to stop. In addition, if you listen carefully while waiting for the next train, you can hear a voice informing proper behavior in the Metro. “Excuse me, is that your bag?” As passengers, we all have the same goal of getting from one place to another with the ease and small fee of the Metro. With all of these points in mind, I would like to start at the Tenleytown station and continue to journey along the red line to see what I can find. I’m almost certain that many artistic findings will arise. It should be interesting to catch the ritual behavior of DC’s finest riding on the Metro. Something so common and simple can easily be viewed as a piece of art.




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Picasso vs PC: Which medium defines art?

For years and years, we have associated the artist with a paintbrush and canvas. The most famous artists include Monet, Van Gogh, Picasso, and Degas to name a few. However, today, the idea of art has been interpreted numerous ways. Art can be formed with the use of many mediums. One more popular today is graphic art. Is a photo digitally alerted with the use of a computer still a piece of art? I believe it is. Artwork defined by Merriam Webster's Online Dictionary is, "an artistic production ". It does not single out a method or medium in which to create that production. Therefore, art can be created on Paint with a laptop. It may not be the traditional paintbrush and canvas, but it still requires skill. The artistic eye, which not everyone in the world may have, is what truly shapes something into a masterpiece. Talent and perspective as well are tools in making art. A mouse and paintbrush are mere utensils. But having the drive and love for art is all that matters when creating a masterpiece. We should not exclude certain mediums because they are new and abstract, but rather welcome them into the world of art.