9/28 Lecture: Marianne Dages

Marianne Dages concentrated most on the subject of the artist's studio during her speech. She is a letter press printer and a book binder. As a college graduate from the University of the Arts, her advice was to either join a community studio, collaborate with others, or seek a work partner. She also advised that as a student, I should take full advantage of the studio space and equipment that is provided for me. As far as the studio goes, today I learned that I must make my studio space my own, and that I should make it readily accessible. Lastly, Marianne Dages said that I should begin thinking about all of this now so that my ideas can fully develop. I was really interested in what she had to say, and I feel that it will be very helpful.

From [Lauren Lee]

HWL Explained

For the homework assignment due today, 9/27, I had to create three drawings on illustrator only using the keyboard. One drawing was to be representational, which was my flower. Another drawing had to be emotional, which, for me, was the word "morph". The last drawing had to be abstract, and I used the keyboard to create circles, triangles, and stray lines.

Homework with Letters

Where to Draw the Line

When it comes to the internet and use of the material on it, there is a fine line between what is acceptable and what shouldn't be done. I believe that when it comes to companies using public photos, they should need the permission of the people in them. It isn't acceptable for them to just take whatever they want. I am torn, however, because people should also keep in mind that whatever they put on the internet, has the potential to be seen by anyone, anywhere, at any given time. If this is something that bothers someone, they should rethink putting certain things on the internet. What is on the internet, should be open for anyone to use to recreate something. I believe, like Larry Lessig put it, that all of the laws for copyright are indeed choking creativity. People or students are afraid to be creative fearing that they will be penalized for it. People need to be more aware of what they or their friends are putting on the internet.

Philly Adventuring

Exploring in Philadelphia

I took two days to specifically work on this assignment. The first day, I walked with a group of friends to the Eastern State Penitentiary. I had been there before, but it was for Terror Behind the Walls that they have every year. I wasn't really able to see any of the building then. We went on a walking tour with our cameras at hand. Besides being a little spooky, this building's architecture is amazing. It contains many corridors filled with archways and even skylights.
The second day, my parents came to Philly to bring some things from home, so I took them in the subway for the first time. I liked the fact that I had done something before they had. We found this little restaurant on Pine street called "La Citadelle". The vegetable panini is delicious! After lunch, we made our way to Rittenhouse Square where I sat to sketch. There is so much going on in this little park, it was hypnotizing to watch. At one point, I took some of my leftover sandwich out, and before I knew it, I had a swarm of birds around me. It was hilarious. Suddenly I had hundreds of little friends, all waiting for food. As we walked back to the subway, I looked around at all of the buildings. Center city is literally just down the street from Temple, but it is amazing how different the atmosphere is there.