15. My favorite artist

My favorite artist is as mentioned before-my son, Atticus Leithner. He is very talented for a 9 yr old. He inspires me artisticially, and I do all I can to encourage him. I am not much of a history person. So even though, I have heard and seen works of art by the many artists we have reviewed, researched and created during this semester, my favorite will always be my son, unless he gives up his ambition. Which I really hope he does not. I have many small items sculpted from model magic clay from the time he was probably 3. I am posting some of his most resent dioramas and posters he has done for school this year.

16. I love this piece of architecture because....

I fell in love with:
Fallingwater is the name of a very special house that is built over a waterfall. Frank Lloyd Wright, America’s most famous architect, designed the house for his clients, the Kaufmann family. Fallingwater was built between 1936 and 1939. It instantly became famous, and today it is a National Historic Landmark.

17._______________is a culture because.

I think of Gangs as being a culture. Kids now days are brought up with all these things in their minds. We have groups of people all around us but your typical "Gang" is sterotyped as doing illegal activity. With my defination of culture anyone who grows up around and accepting the life of those in gangs are indeed part of that type culture.

18. On the Graffiti Beat-is it art or not?

Graffiti can indeed be art. It can also be vandalism. It again goes with the concepts of Nude vs Naked. If graffiti is welcomed and done in good taste then I consider it to be art. Otherwise it is just an eye sore and decreases the value of property. One must want this type art in their area in order for it to be appreciated.

19. Public art

The term public art properly refers to works of art in any media that has been planned and executed with the specific intention of being sited or staged in the physical public domain, usually outside and accessible to all. I like to think that it would be a permanent display. But even the horse outside the High Museum is public art. You don't have to buy a ticket to see it. I think of Stone Mountain as a public work of art. Until some form of explosion, natural disaster or erosion takes it away, it will always be there.

20. Interview with a curator.

I spoke with a couple of local curators in Douglasville. Two were from the Cultrual Arts Museum in Douglasville. They really seem to enjoy their work. They love all forms of art. They see many different types from many different artists come and go. They enjoy taking care of and telling people about the works and how they to can become an artist with works displayed in a gallery. This museum inparticular offers contests and classes for it's local schools.

23. I know what art is

Art can and is everything. Some people are narrow minded though. They don't see the beauty in even the gross looking works of art. Objects, paintings, songs, photos, sculputres, poems, etc. are all works of art. There seems to be an infinate list, or at least one too big for me to list. People don't realize that even designing a webpage, a logo, toys, fonts and even a style of writing is art. The things that are produced come from someones mind. Right or Left brain will depend on what they are feeling at the time or the feeling they want to get across. I think the best works of art are from people that can relate to what they are trying to depict in a piece of art.

24. Art in Film

I'm thinking "The Rocky Horror Picture Show". The lips used in this movie are recognized anywhere. That is if you had the pleasure of seeing this classic. Yes I say classic. It's been around for a while. This was a musical, play and film. I found out the first time I saw it that if any one knew you had not seen it before that you were introduced to the entire audience as a "Virgin". After that first visit you were prepared. The audience acts out the film. You get wet with rain from water guns, you better remember you news paper. It is a fun experience, everyone should go atleast once.

25. Artists in society

I think that everyone has an artist inside. Does society shape our artists or do the artists shape society. As I have stated before, many well known artist are not appreciated or recognized as artists until after their death. Some may have one piece of work that stands out to many people. Then those people go and look or other works by that artist. If more people would view work with an open mind and not try to stay "inside the box" imagine what the world would be today. Society just doesn't show enough appreciation to those that design or create unique masterpieces. Artists have the ability to conform to society or they can create society.

14. Poetry Slam

I'm not that much into poetry. Most song lyrics are considered to be poetry. Unfortunately now days when I think of poetry in song lyrics I think of rap. I myself cannot stand rap. I love the ballads. Robert Frost was the main poet that I remember from childhood. But, if we think of all the nursery rhymes and childrens toons they are all very good poetry. So I can only slam that, that is set to rap music.

13. My right brain, my left brain.

I like being left brain. Above are photos that appeal to me. These are calming and ordinary. The right brain seems to be more caiotic. Not thought trough.

12. My photographic eye.

I took pictures of my pets. I tried closeups of heads and eyes.

11. Fashion as art

Most people would think of Fashion as being art if it is a name brand items that costs lots of money and is everywhere. I think of it as sometimes the Retro Look. Cyndi Lauper is an artist that not only created art through music and video. But she also did a great deal with fashion. She wore what she wanted and it still looked good. Fashion as an art form can come from many angles. Some even used items that some would throw away as trash. She could make anything look and fit the the part that she wanted.

10. This music video is a true work of art.

I love the music video Thriller by Michael Jackson. I always loved it, yes as a child. But now that he is gone it is coming back to life. I have seen many local schools doing tributes by recreating the video. I'm glad that this is something from my past that has been revived. I tried looking for the news links where these schools were highlighted but did not find them. Guess I should have written them down :(

9. Dance

Here is a dance to welcome us to ST. Thomas Island, I believe. The native people were there encouraging us to join in a native dance.

8. Art on YOU TUBE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDZs__m5iAI



Ok this is not what many people look at on YouTube or at least not people I know. This is what I found and approve of. I would love to have a Latte that looks like that.

6. Find something that represnts human nature in an art form.

Human nature to me is something that brings out emotions in people. It can be babies, animals, violence, tragedy, war, etc. Again, I use some of the pictures I have already used or our group has. But they do mean so much.

5. Find something that represents human condition in an art form.

From my reading human condition includes everything in being human. From birth until death and everything in the middle.

4. Find something that represents human struggle in art form.

My art that represents human struggle is this photo of my 94 yr old grandmother's house in the September flood. I choose this because many people think of third world countries or times from history. There are accounts of human struggle all around us at any given time.

2. Why I think this film is a work of art

I think the dvd The Yellow Submarine shows how drawing, painting and imagination can be combined with lyrics and create a unique film that can appeal to many generations.

26. Ton's of art this weekend.

It's halloween. So many go out to make the best jack-o-lantern, decorated car's or trunks, and homes. So much is put into this holiday that it's really spooky. I am attaching a picture of the pumpkin my husband carved.

real housewives-rosie comment

This was my response. I have not seen it show up yet buy I did post it.

In reference to the post that read "I love all the housewive shows, ATL, NJ, Orange County can you please tell me why the housewives of DC picture is that of a woman with a rag tied around her head?
What's up with that(um)."
I as a woman would love to be associated with "Rosie the Riviter" It was and still is women like her that make this world go round. If women depended on men for everything then there would be no pride in being a woman. She is the example that when men aren't here to do the job we as women can.

15. my favorite artist

Yes this is a biased answer for this question. My son would very much love to make art his career. He has designs for things already. He paints, draws, sculpts, photographs, and anything else that I will permit him to do at the moment. I'm including a drawing that he drew and painted and colored.

7. something that represents human behavior

I'm posting a video that my husband made when we visited his grandparents in CA with our son. This was the first of 3 times that they have seen him. He is now 9. Hopefully there will be a follow-up this christmas.

Diorama

My Diorama was of homeless people. I tried to show that it doesn't matter what sex, race or religion you are that poverty does not discriminate.

1. catharsis

I would like to use one of the pieces of art that was referenced on Ms. Whittington's power point shown in class. The attached frame is what makes me feel like me. I used to hide and cry. Usually in the shower where others would not know. Many people don't understand me, but I am torn between many worlds or groups. I was really tired of trying tot make everyone happy. They now accept me as I am or leave me alone. Family is hard to juggle when many in mine are so vast in ideals, morals, and beliefs. I don't think that anyone really understands my thoughts, feelings, and fustrations.

High museum visit

My son and I are headed out here in an hour to make our journey to the High Museum of Art.

High museum visit

My son and I are headed out here in an hour to make our journey to the High Museum of Art.