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Blog Post No. 12, 5/9/21
Cryptoart is a way of making digital art valuable by making them one of a kind through difficult technical processes. This is a very interesting yet peculiar and confusing topic to me. Basically, you can own an artwork online and sell it for millions. “Crossroads” was an artwork made by artist Beeple. It is of a dead Donald Trump with graffiti and slogans all over him laying in a field as people walk by. This piece in itself was controversial, but was made digitally and protected and authenticated through the use of blockchain. It was bought for $67,000 by Pablo Rodriguez Frail, who is an art collector. He sold it recently for $6.6 million. It is fascinating that this might be the future of investing or buying art. I wonder if this will become popularized in the very near future. To me, this seems very dystopian and reminds me of movies where everything is online. The concept of cryptoart is an uncomfortable one, but one that will most likely be integrated into our reality very soon. It feels like a lot can go wrong with this. Will value of physical art be lost over time if society switches to cryptoart? If NFT is merely a fad and dies down eventually could that result in major losses? These are developments that can change the art world forever.Â
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Blog Post No. 11, 5/2/21
Postcommodity is a collective of artists. The members are Cristóbal Martinez and Kade L. Twist. The main focus of their art is to challenge the political, social, and economic standards of US society, raise political awareness, as well as incorporate Indigenous culture into their art. One of their most famous installations was “Repellent Fence” (2015). This was installed near Douglas, Arizona, and was meant to resemble the border. There were 26 balloons set up in an array, all raised high into the air with the use of helium. The colors of the balloon were chosen to resemble an unsuccessful bird repellent of the past, which is an allusion to the way the US government cannot “repel” immigrants no matter how hard they try, and to emphasize the strong will and determination of immigrants just trying to begin a new life for themselves. The color of the balloons also are the colors often associated with Indigenous medicine and iconography. This piece was also meant to act as a communicator between Indigenous, American, and Mexican governments in order to be more vocal about ho terrible the immigration process is in the US and to attempt to open up a conversation about ways in which to drastically improve the process. The goal is to make it safer, healthier,  more appropriate, and humane, rather than the appalling system that is in place now.
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When watching the videos of “Repellent Fence” being installed, I was moved to see the cooperation of not only the artists themselves, but also individuals and communities in the area. There is something so powerful about the way these balloons stand so tall and so vibrantly in this desolate area. They are calming and peaceful to look at, but they scream out intense meaning and awareness. The way Postcommodity portrays these extremely important messages through their installations that can be seen from a distance or by anyone passing by is so powerful. Postcommodity are the kinds of artists the world needs in order to speak the truths of those who are underrepresented in both media and our society, and induce change through art.Â
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Blog Post No.10, 4.25.21
Should certain topics in art be censored? This is a difficult question to answer. In my opinion, the answer is no. I do not think anything should be censored. In the US, censorship is illegal and violates our first amendment right. In other countries however, censorship is something that occurs constantly. I do think that certain art is controversial and I would prefer not to view it or support it in any way, but every voice has the right to be heard, regardless of bias. I think that art is a gift to humanity, a way to truly express what we feel in unique ways and various media. I have seen countless pieces that I found offensive, but I do not agree that they should not be shown to the world. Art is something that should be heavily criticized and the artist should be prepared to receive backlash for what they put out, but taking away their voice is not the solution. I think this is a huge part of cancel culture which is not beneficial. “Cancelling” someone is such a common thing today, and I am not sure if it is effective. I agree with the comments and criticism that people get for putting out things that are vile and cruel regarding topics that are sensitive, but how do we grow as a society if we merely silence those people on the internet? Just because we silence them, it does not mean any progress has been made. Instead, we should find a way to educate and inform the individuals, have a civil debate and talk through differences. Although impossible for each person to share or change their opinions, it is still beneficial to debate and attempt to get points across. It is extremely difficult not to allow personal opinions and biases cloud our judgment or anger, yet it is important to listen to both arguments and defend your standpoint. Censorship is just a way of avoiding educating the public and creating conflict, when protesting and voicing one’s opinion is the only way to move forward and make change.Â
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Blog Post No.9, 4.18.21
A topic that has always interested me but also infuriated me is the ethics of museums and who gets ownership. Coming from Greece, I am very used to hearing locals complain about how Ancient Greek artifacts are placed in museums such as the British Museum or “stolen” from their true home. For example, the British Museum currently possesses many statues from the Parthenon, specifically the frieze. There is heavy debate as to whether these statues should be returned to Greece or remain in England where they have been since 1817. I am currently taking an archaeology course geared towards Greek and Roman discoveries, and our current topic of discussion was about the ethic codes in place regarding ownership of artifacts found. These include NAPGRA and UNESCO Convention of 1970. I learned that in most countries, when an artifact is found on private property, the government will seize it and take ownership, with the chance that they will reimburse the finder for damage or loss of the property. I have always been very annoyed at the idea that the frieze is in the British Museum instead of Greece. I remember very distinctly feeling upset when I went to the British Museum and seeing this on display. I was confused as to why this wasn't in the Archaeological Museum of Greece. The Parthenon Museum is home to countless archaeological findings and Ancient Greek artifacts. It is rich with history and plays a huge role in unpacking the past. It feels wrong for such priceless artifacts to be taken from their point of origin. I find this to be a very heated topic and quite controversial. On one side, the British Museum has taken great care of these artifacts for years, something that might not have been the case if they were in Greece. On the other, it feels as though they were stolen.Â
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Blog Post No.8, 4/11/21
On July 17th, 1958, Wong Kar-Wai was born in Shanghai and soon emigrated to Hong Kong with his family in 1963 when he was 5 years old. He resided there since but faced difficulties to adjust to the customs and dialect of Hong Kong initially, since he was predisposed to the customs of Shanghai and Shanghainese. This in turn had a large effect on his inspiration for the setting of multiple of his films that take place in 1960s Hong Kong. Growing up under these circumstances and experiencing a whole new way of life left quite the impression on him. He began searching for his own style and evolved his stylistic choices, making him an internationally recognized filmmaker. Most of Wong’s films highlight the theme of loneliness in individual’s lives intensely, through the usage of color and lighting. This can be shown through “low-light illumination”, a technique that is used in most of Wong’s films, which is considered very different from what most commercial films use. Rather than very bright and intense light shining on every part of the frame, he decided to use low and somber light which creates heavy contrast between the darks and lights, and emits a more nostalgic and picturesque mood. He also has interesting camera movement that causes eerie ambiance in the shots. It has been described as a “dreamlike haze by an eavesdropping camera.” Wong includes many scenes throughout his body of work that focus on moments that are fleeting yet intense. He enjoys little things in life, and wants to emphasize that in his movies. The dialogue in a lot of his films is very choppy and not fluid, and there are even scenes where there is an absence of dialogue all together, and all the viewer must rely on are the visuals. As a photographer, I do not mind this. I am a visual person, and find that there is more to be absorbed through the imagery and cinematography of a film rather than the dialogue.Â
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Blog Post No.7, 4/4/21
The art of editing is one I truly admire. For as long as I can recall, I have wanted to work in film. I remember being in 3rd grade and receiving my first camcorder as my 9th birthday present. I was so excited, regardless of the camera being not the best quality. Back then, I would use the iMovie templates to make my movies, so not much editing was involved. As I got older, I delved into Final Cut Pro and really got into the editing process. There were days when I would be editing a documentary I made for hours and get nosebleeds from how tedious and stressful it was for everything to be in order. “In the Blink of An Eye” highlights how important and intense it is to be a film editor. It is possibly one if the most crucial parts of a movie in my opinion. It is a true challenge to watch a film with terrible editing... it is not worth it. The editors who work on Hollywood productions work tirelessly in order to appeal to the audience. It is fascinating all of the aspects one has to consider when making movies: matching imagery with sound, cohesion, the lighting of clips matching up, voice overs, and so much more. My favorite part of the reading was learning about Murch’s six editing goals. They are achieving the desired emotion, advancing the story, continuing a proper rhythm, acknowledging the “eye trace” from the audience’s focus of interest as to location and movement, achieving two-dimensional plurality, and respecting three-dimensional continuity. I would not have considered a lot of those when creating my own definition of what an editing goal is, specifically the last two goals on that list. I had already so much respect for editors, and after reading this I have even more. As someone who would consider film editing as a career path, I feel enlightened by “In the Blink of An Eye” and can definitely see myself utilizing these tips and tricks.Â
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