The TINY monkey jumped a TINY table until his TINY feet fell off. As the TINY monkey tumbled of the TINY table, and his TINY feet remained where the where, his TINY little body landed on the cold floor spraying his TINY organs all over the TINY room. As the TINY monkeys TINY organs sat on the TINY floor of the TINY room….
You get the point, the word is TINY.
For this assignment we were instructed to go out to the line and find a way to explore it more (for more info on the line see previous posts). We had to select four means of exploring the line in a deeper way, and then chose one of them to really explore even deeper.
For my four explorations i chose to first look at the area through a smaller field of view. I did this through the use of a macro lens. Some example are shown bellow, and the rest can be found HERE!
Next I decides to examine the different trash that could be found along different parts of the line. Again, I did this through my camera, but maybe unfortunately and maybe not, I wan unable to find much to take photos of, so this file will be a little slim. Again, more images can be found HERE!
Next I decided to explore the line by using found objects to make a series of 30 second sculptures. This is what i got.
Lastly I decided to explore the different trees found along the LINE and explore how the types and ages of trees change as the line progresses. For a whole lot more pictures of trees click here!
Words don’t even describe. Also, i am so tiered that i would rather post them than ramble about them!
Enjoy.
Yesterday the foundations class was divided and each group was assigned a section of the “Line”. Each group then had to explore their section and prepare to give a tour of their section the next day.
So, the “Line” is a line one mile long that crosses through both Alfred state and Alfred university. Check out the map HERE!
Today we went on our hike and as far as i could tell we all had alot of fun. Due to the immense number of photos i took i am unable to post them here. Instead GIVE THIS A CLICK TO SEE A MY HALF OF THE CLASS’S ADVENTURE!
Here are a few that i felt stood out for your viewing pleasure!
This morning at 8:00 AM the Studio research section of foundations stumbled into the studio, exploration kits in hand ready for a day of adventure.
We began by getting in groups of two, then we pared up with another group of two and each exchanged our kits with those of the other group.
My partner was Fredal and we exchanged our kits with Natalie & Mary.
We began with Natalie’s kit which at first sight seemed a bit simple.
But after taking it apart and reading the instruction it turned out to be extremely well thought out and well prepared.
We first had to find the spot and then climb down into it. Next we where instructed to make ourselves a cup of tea, (it was 36 degrees out!) light some incense, relax, and enjoy the space. Overall it was a really great experience and i hope to have the opportunity to go back and do it again! See more pictures below!
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Next we went on Mary’s tour, which was interesting to say the least. We were given this container,
And it had us go into a small alley and describe how we would use each of the objects in the jar to defend ourselves if need be.
Overall i am left a bit confused as to how i feel about that space and the activity. The kit seemed a bit rushed, but for the topic and idea it fit and even seemed well thought out.
Below are a few more categorized pictures from the day!
Enjoy 🙂
For our personal territory tour we where instructed to chose a location within a ten minute walk of the Cohen studio. Next we had to explore our new found location, and create a self guided tour kit that would allow some one else to experience our location as well. The full assignment can be found HERE. Information in quotes is text taken directly form the exploration kit i created for my site.
For my location I chose a rock in the middle of a creek that runs behind the Cohen studios and is under a cozy green bridge. (see picture)
“My space extends over the Surface Area of my rock. My space actually extends a Little Further, But i hate to split hairs. My space extends up to Your belly button. Please try to stay Within my space (You may need to crouch a bit).”
In order to explore my space i undertook several activities:
in order to find my spot i started my walking out of the Cohen studio and int the creek (i love creeks). i walked along it until i found the perfect spot. Next I stepped out of the creek and onto my rock and observed how the water off the bottom of my boot puddled and formed a wonderful boot print!
Next i decided to see what the water looked like, so i decided to dive in head first (took my shirt off to keep it dry). As it turns out, the water was wet! I additionally discoverer that hair gel, when it gets wet, reconstitutes and will begin to drip down your face!
Next i decided to examine the make up of the rock. It seems to contain alot of quarts, but not being a rock expert i feal i missed out on a lot of valuable information from this observation.
Lastly i began to explore the things around my rock and found some spectacular dried leaves, so i snapped a picture, and maybe even ate a few, but my secretes are my secrets and yours are yours. 🙂
In order to develop the tour for my space I first explained how to get to my space:
“To find MY place, begin at the Cohen Center. Head away from Main Street & towards Canacadea Creek. Once you reach the creek, walk up stream until you hit a Green Bridge. Beneath the bridge, in the middle of the creek, is a rock. This is MY ROCK.”
Next i thought about the different information that i found interesting and created a task list of things that i would like someone else to experience.
“While you are in my space please complete the following:
Attached is some information about my tour kit! (Refer back to the activities list for information on what everything does).
“Kit Contents.
One- “Heyman Enterprizes LLC. ‘Noah’s Rock Exploration Kit’” Carrying case.
One- Sample collection Tube.
One- Sample collection Bottle.
One- Pen.
One- Exploration Notebook.
Two- Disposable nitrile gloves.
One- Directions card.
One- location Description card.
One- Activity card.
Four- Location identification images.
Four- Activity Descripyion cards
One- Contents/warranty Note”
Included in my kit is a pair of gloves to keep your hands clean while you are working. There is also a “tube” and bottle for collecting samples as well as a note book to take notes in. There are also cards with information on locating my spot as well as the activities to be done while there. There are also a few images in order to assist in locating my space as well as offer a few suggestion for activities to do while there.
“Thank You for purchasing a Heyman Enterprizes LLC. “Noah’s Rock Exploration Kit”. Satisfaction is our number ONE priority at Heyman Enterprises LLC. If for Reason you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, Please simply Burn it for a full Refund.”
Today, on a completely and undoubtedly unrelated subject, Kyle and I volunteered at the Scio Memorial Library. Our task was to clean and prepare the library for a guest speaker is going to present on the history of Scio NY. Most of our work was vacuuming, cleaning windows, and moving furniture. The work wasn’t to hard, and the weather was fine so i enjoyed hanging on a ladder all day scrubbing windows that had most likely never been cleaned. While we where working one of the librarians offered us a box of old encyclopedias which Kyle jumped at. Later on after more scrubbing I was offered a sewing machine. it seemed simple from the table and i had little time to inspect it so i said yes and took it home! When we got back to my dorm Kyle and I opened it up and got a nice little surprise. It was a 1955 Singer sewing machine! We immediately plugged it in and to our surprise and amazement the light lit up, and it runs like the day it was made! Right now i would love to clean it up a little more, grease it ups, and refinish the wood! Attached is a picture for your viewing pleasure! Stay tuned for “Homework: PERSONAL TERRITORY TOUR”
In preparation for out next assignment in Drawing X we were all instructed to find 6 textures, and to create 6 textures. here are some photos of the textures that I found! (Remember to click on them to get a larger view and don’t be afraid to zooom) in.)
This is the second of the two stencil drawing that we did for the Drawing X section of Freshman Foundations. Again, I blacked the blacks, and whited the whites.
Last Thursday we were assigned a project in which we were to create a series of blind contour drawings then, using stencil paper, create stencils using our drawings. Next we were to use those stencils to create two drawings (a loose term here). I decided to go with acrylic paint (black) and create almost a “print” like effect for the first one.
When i decided that i wanted to upload it to this (Amazing) blog i first wanted to crop and contrast-asize (an art term) the image to make it pop, like corn. I did my photo magic and a strange thing happened, the image became so crisp and beautiful, but simultaneously lost almost all of its information, leaving me with a highly pixelated MS Paint like image. Click on the image, ZOOOM in and check it out!
The second one is still just in the beginning phases, but it should be done by this Friday!
Art in the Modern Noah 