My fabulous IKEA bed died with a banging.
File under beds one cannot make good love on.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Zoe Crosher: 1 Yr later
Although I bring a bad picture, I fancy this project because it speaks to the modern girl.
She took pictures of girls in their last year of high school in their bedrooms. The artist revisited the participants a year later to retake another picture and portray their transformations.
The Long Count, 2008 – Elia Arce
The Long Count, 2008 – Elia Arce
I am intrigued with the relationship between the post modern concept of identity and behavioral adaptation. The adoption of an identity creates a system of rules for the individual and group. People enjoy attaching their name to an idea that is culturally defined according to the environment. (That being Mexican, Texan, Black, Nigger, Blonde, Hispanic, Hispano, Minority, Majority, among many- but some like to belong and follow the rules of a group)
The Long Count recollects past identities in a participatory technological game. Her project investigates the artist’s roles and spaces throughout her migratory existence. With the aid of technology, we become part of the piece.
I am intrigued with the relationship between the post modern concept of identity and behavioral adaptation. The adoption of an identity creates a system of rules for the individual and group. People enjoy attaching their name to an idea that is culturally defined according to the environment. (That being Mexican, Texan, Black, Nigger, Blonde, Hispanic, Hispano, Minority, Majority, among many- but some like to belong and follow the rules of a group)
The Long Count recollects past identities in a participatory technological game. Her project investigates the artist’s roles and spaces throughout her migratory existence. With the aid of technology, we become part of the piece.
CALL FOR ART
Submissions for the 2009 Peace of Mind Calendar
Deadline April 21st
The Carson J Spencer Foundation is inviting artwork for its third annual calendar. The powerful vehicle of art can side-step the inadequacies of words, and nurture artists and viewers alike in a realm where hope and healing are possible.
Goals:
* To initiate awareness and social change within the community around the issues of mental health and suicide prevention with works of art that speak to hope and recovery
* To unite the various mental health and suicide prevention organizations around the country (i.e. National Alliance on Mental Illness – a major contributor to this project)
* To utilize the vehicle of social business as a tool to support the work of the Carson J Spencer Foundation
Criterion:
* 2 submission per artists is maximum
* Any two-dimensional medium accepted (painting, drawing, photography, mixed, digital, etc)
* New artwork preferred
* Concept: Art must portray the story of how the process of making art has served a window to your wellness, illuminating your story from struggle to recovery
* 100 word narrative ready-for-print (maximum) – succinctly delineates the concept of your personal story to aid viewers in understanding your work and process.
* No submission accepted with references to weapons and/or drugs, nor images of violence
Submissions:
* Please submit a high resolution Jpeg version of your work, accompanied by the 100 word narrative, and applicable contact information (emails preferred) to danneber@regis.edu
* 13 pieces will be selected for the 2009 calendar
* If selected, please note that you will need to send the image in a high resolution (300 dpi minimum) Tiff format with a color setting of CMYK on a CD
* Artwork will be judge upon the basis of artistic merit and adherence to the concept – all decisions are final
Benefits of Participation:
* The calendar will be sold in national chain stores such as Borders and Barnes & Noble
* As an artist you will receive three calendars as compensation and can purchase more at a greatly discounted rate
* Personal satisfaction knowing you have helped deconstruct the barriers surrounding these serious issues
Contact: Drew Anneberg
AmeriCorps Volunteer – Carson J Spencer Foundation
303-964-3643
danneber@regis.edu
Deadline April 21st
The Carson J Spencer Foundation is inviting artwork for its third annual calendar. The powerful vehicle of art can side-step the inadequacies of words, and nurture artists and viewers alike in a realm where hope and healing are possible.
Goals:
* To initiate awareness and social change within the community around the issues of mental health and suicide prevention with works of art that speak to hope and recovery
* To unite the various mental health and suicide prevention organizations around the country (i.e. National Alliance on Mental Illness – a major contributor to this project)
* To utilize the vehicle of social business as a tool to support the work of the Carson J Spencer Foundation
Criterion:
* 2 submission per artists is maximum
* Any two-dimensional medium accepted (painting, drawing, photography, mixed, digital, etc)
* New artwork preferred
* Concept: Art must portray the story of how the process of making art has served a window to your wellness, illuminating your story from struggle to recovery
* 100 word narrative ready-for-print (maximum) – succinctly delineates the concept of your personal story to aid viewers in understanding your work and process.
* No submission accepted with references to weapons and/or drugs, nor images of violence
Submissions:
* Please submit a high resolution Jpeg version of your work, accompanied by the 100 word narrative, and applicable contact information (emails preferred) to danneber@regis.edu
* 13 pieces will be selected for the 2009 calendar
* If selected, please note that you will need to send the image in a high resolution (300 dpi minimum) Tiff format with a color setting of CMYK on a CD
* Artwork will be judge upon the basis of artistic merit and adherence to the concept – all decisions are final
Benefits of Participation:
* The calendar will be sold in national chain stores such as Borders and Barnes & Noble
* As an artist you will receive three calendars as compensation and can purchase more at a greatly discounted rate
* Personal satisfaction knowing you have helped deconstruct the barriers surrounding these serious issues
Contact: Drew Anneberg
AmeriCorps Volunteer – Carson J Spencer Foundation
303-964-3643
danneber@regis.edu
Thursday, April 3, 2008
My questions for the pregnant man
Let’s imagine.
I am desperate wanting to have a child but I cannot have children. While reading the paper, I come across with an article that explains a procedure that would allow my husband/boyfriend to get pregnant. Would I ask a man to get pregnant for me??
Hell No!!
My concerns with this pregnant man have nothing to do with Christianity or morality. When it comes down to it, we all have the right to make our own choices. However, the behavior of Thomas Beatie (pregnant man) poses questions on the credibility of transsexuality and gender roles in contemporary culture.
There was a young girl that felt like a boy. She felt such passion that decided to change her appearance by wearing different clothes, acting more masculine, and modify her name. Not feeling adequate enough, she opt for a different transformation by taking testosterone to deepen her voice, get more muscles, facial hair, among some of the alterations that testosterone bring to the female body. Thomas decided to go through an operation to remove her breast. All in her quest to find himself in a body. After 6 years without a menstruation, she gets pregnant.
My question: What is your conception of a man?
In terms of gender, conceiving is the one thing that separate females from males. (Even menstruation can be seen as a case of hemorrhoids)
I wonder if her years of hormonal plays will affect the development of the child.
Refer to:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2008/04/03/wpregnant103.xml
I am desperate wanting to have a child but I cannot have children. While reading the paper, I come across with an article that explains a procedure that would allow my husband/boyfriend to get pregnant. Would I ask a man to get pregnant for me??
Hell No!!
My concerns with this pregnant man have nothing to do with Christianity or morality. When it comes down to it, we all have the right to make our own choices. However, the behavior of Thomas Beatie (pregnant man) poses questions on the credibility of transsexuality and gender roles in contemporary culture.
There was a young girl that felt like a boy. She felt such passion that decided to change her appearance by wearing different clothes, acting more masculine, and modify her name. Not feeling adequate enough, she opt for a different transformation by taking testosterone to deepen her voice, get more muscles, facial hair, among some of the alterations that testosterone bring to the female body. Thomas decided to go through an operation to remove her breast. All in her quest to find himself in a body. After 6 years without a menstruation, she gets pregnant.
My question: What is your conception of a man?
In terms of gender, conceiving is the one thing that separate females from males. (Even menstruation can be seen as a case of hemorrhoids)
I wonder if her years of hormonal plays will affect the development of the child.
Refer to:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2008/04/03/wpregnant103.xml
Adaption and the Music Industry
Between downloads and sound systems I have forgotten to buy new CDs. Although, I still enjoy going to Ameba to get a discount on some well sound used music. I rather listen to a record put it on my iPod and roll along. The internet has brought the power of music back to the people. We will not let go. What is left to do for the CEOs of record companies who worry that they are not getting any richer? What we have been doing for years Adapt.
Live Nation has partnered with some of the most captivating artists in what portrays a new reality of business in the music industry. Their contracts focus on live music and benefits from new technologies. Ultimately, we will never be able to download the experience of live music. Instead of fighting a ridiculous battle against downloads Live Nation promises to move forward.
Let’s hope everyone can afford the tickets.
References:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/03/arts/music/03jayz.html?ref=arts
Live Nation has partnered with some of the most captivating artists in what portrays a new reality of business in the music industry. Their contracts focus on live music and benefits from new technologies. Ultimately, we will never be able to download the experience of live music. Instead of fighting a ridiculous battle against downloads Live Nation promises to move forward.
Let’s hope everyone can afford the tickets.
References:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/03/arts/music/03jayz.html?ref=arts
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