Stencil

circular spectacles. With the logic that lack of light shining on a subject would make it appear dark, the reader commits closure that the shadow of the figure is in fact Joe and he is present inside the van and looking at the children. Though the black stencil of the van merges with that of Joe’s figure, prior experiences of being inside a vehicle allow the reader to acknowledge that the beams of the van extend behind Joe’s head and the spaces in between make up windows. After rendering the…

When people pursue writing as a career, often a goal in mind is to have their words reach beyond themselves. Ask one why they write, and it is likely that their response will be as poised as the words that come from their fingertips: to discover, to create, to change the world (as far as people who read go). Their said intentions are almost philanthropic -seeking to serve the public- while their own success seems an unintentional perk. In contrast, my writing habits are comparably selfish,…

After having been exposed to many new, distinct artists and art forms over the course of a semester, all of whom introduced me to ways of creating that I would never have considered or examined on my own, I have chosen to discuss the three whose work intrigues me the most: Kara Walker, William Kentridge, and Louise Despont. Each of their styles is unique, focusing on different messages and/or themes in different mediums, but all are artistic standouts. Kara Walker is an American artist holding…

The risks of getting a tattoo are very high. If there is a possibility of anyone considering getting a new tattoo in the future keep in mind all things that could go wrong. There are some cases in which some don 't know they have gotten a bad tattoo, or even contracted a new infection from receiving a tattoo from an unsanitary shop, or even the possible mistake of cross contamination. Because of the lack of regulations on tattoo ink, tattooing can cause cancer, blood born diseases, and granuloma…

In a few months I will start practicing as a professional counselor. This requires hard work, continuous reading and following courses, practicum, and writing and passing my license. The role of a counselor. Before I delve into this I wish to clarify some point that I hold dear to me as far as counseling is a concern; it is the provision of assistance and guidance in solving personal, social, or psychological problems and difficulties, especially by a professional. This guiding role places the…

I fell into a constant cycle of thinking, designing, building, and rethinking. Common Christmas wish list items included drafting supplies and architectural stencils. Each childhood interest led me back to the shop, where I figured out a way to build it from copper fittings. Learning to play trombone inspired me to design my own instrument. After a faulty mouthpiece and soldering mistakes ruined three prototypes…

Effects of Gender on Hugging Someone We noticed that other than saying hello to friends, or people and their partners, there is little touch viewed in public settings. Due to social constraints, we hypothesized people might have a challenging time leaving their comfort zones to hug a stranger. Society has social constraints, or social “rules” when it comes to hugging, such as relationship with the person and years known. If people were able to move past their social constraints of hugging a…

“If you want a vision of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a human face – forever”. George Orwell’s Nineteen-Eighty-Four (1984) may appear to be merely a classic work of dystopian fiction, but as we delve deeper into the purpose and presentation of the text, we begin to appreciate the clear didacticism adopted by the author. 1984 goes beyond simplistic ideas to give a presentation of the future that is dominated by cynical fatalism. Orwell’s entirely pessimistic approach to human potential…

Graffiti is Art What do you consider art? Someone sitting in front of a canvas with a paint brush painting whatever they imagine. Why don’t you consider graffiti as art when it is the same thing, except that the streets are your canvas and a can of spray paint is your paint brush? Graffiti should definitely be art because there are graffiti museums that sell pieces of graffiti for substantial amounts of money. Graffiti artists put just as much time and effort as a regular artist, and it can be…

Influence of Pop Art in Graphic Design Graphic Design during the mid 1950s and early 1960s focused on mass production, celebrities, and the expanding advertising industry of television, radio and print media. This emerging visual art movement became known quickly as Pop Art. “Pop Art was inspired by mass consumerism and popular culture. Its roots can be traced back to the late fifties, but it wasn’t until the following decade that it achieved the status of a design style (“Raimes”).” It…