Cypress's Gallery

I had never been to Cypress's Art Gallery, simply because I primarily come to school for class.  I enjoyed the video with Cypress College's Art director that created those "robots" out of cardboard.  The video caught my attention when the director was speaking about Cypress's Gallery and how its of the students not some rich artist.  I have to agree that art is and should be out of expression, not based on the worth of a piece.  I really appreciated that he tended to focus on the students themselves rather than himself.  There was also a quote stating something about freedom of religion on the wall.  I found that really cool and creative on how they integrated it to the government. Another video was with 2 girls whipping their hair at each other.  I felt that could of been considered as one of those "youtube" videos where people just mess around.  I couldn't really relate to what the artist was trying to say. though i thought it was really cool our college provides this opportunity.

Art through video.

Through out the class last week we came across a large amount of videos claiming that it was art. I fondly agree that art can be anything from a simple base of "creation."  While watching the short films I honestly felt really lost, I couldn't somewhat keep up with the combobulation of most of the films.  Though the last film related to our society which immediately interested me.  The media does control every ones state of mind and it speaks too loud that we cant hear ourselves think.  Brainwashed by the corporate elite this countries capitalistic views have skewed many peoples points of views.  The video was basically claiming that everything is fake.  Video art is art, but i wasn't as interested as i should of.  Especially the other video that looked as if one was on a acid trip.  It was very hard to follow and i became less focused on the work. 

LACMA





Mhhm soup. So my trip to LACMA was prior to the trip being actually assigned. I only got a few pictures, but its size really surprised how big it was.  There was so many different types from modern art to historical pieces. This is a well known piece and catches every ones attention.  but throughout the museum i found plenty of different styles and felt more relaxed there than at Norton.  The atmosphere was alot more comfortable and had a sense of tranquility.  I actually spoke with the security guards about the art itself and met another fellow street artist. It was a completely different experience.

toys

       This was the first room we went in, it was very interesting.  His/her motivation according to one of the security guards said that " the inspiration comes from the artist not being able to have kids(or something along those lines)." But i find it really interesting on what motivates the art produce, sometimes more than the art itself.



middle eastern art



    I found this interesting, simply because I'm interested in alot of calligraphy, especially from the middle east.

  They also had a building dedicated to fashion. I wasn't too interested on the topic, but i came to see that women back then had alot to put on.  Layers and layers of garments.  Looks like things haven't changed, material upon material. jk

Just to prove i actually went, I dont know what i was looking at...

judy chicago.



dinner party.



  A UCLA grad, Judy Chicago is a painter and a sculptor. She also is a board member on " Feminists For Animal Rights."  The dinner party (above) is what she is most known for. It was showed in many museums and in located in Brooklyn Museum in NY. Judy claims that the purpose was to "end the ongoing cycle of omission in which women were written out of the historical record." The triangular design has table in between focusing on individual women/men.  Most are all women and have their accomplishments all on the table and many of them have butterfly and flower symbolizing a vulva. The piece also has 999 notable women on the tile surrounding the table. I personally didn't like this piece, I agree that each individual sculpture on the plates is, but I came to think that its more of a "trophy" rather than a piece.  It mainly seems to focus on individual accomplishments.  Though i understand it was a movement to speak out against the male dominant art culture, I honestly feel it could of been done a better way. Though i admire what she attempted to state, basically making room on the table for women.



judy



The "flower"



Hey i like aerosol art too!!! -judy

I loved this piece though, "the picket fence." I found it very simplistic and plain. Each shade going with the next.  She is a very successful artist, teacher , and has published 11 books. Coming from a impoverished family, she gained so much throughout her life.  Her main motivation came from men being most of the artist in galleries.  I realized that the motivation itself is just as equal as the art work itself.  I'm really amazed how far she has come.

A taste of my 20 years...

(on Left a friend on News Week)

5 frwy.

            A kid that walks through train tracks, freight yards, underground galleries, gang infested neighborhoods, and does it all for free. Fame overly engulfed his ego at the age of 15, a cocky kid that boastfully rivaled people 10 years older.  A kid that had everything but equally had nothing, no social life or worries of the quick coming future. Painfully he realized the truth on why he was constantly holding 12oz every night.  It was all because he was escaping my own emptiness, depression is slow and it kills.  But at the age of 18 he struggled hard and learned to leave the past, and began pursuing my educated filled goals. Painting is a index finger on the hand of my life and my biography rests on freeway center dividers...My life is a rough draft. 

My life is pigmented.



LA Riverbed



mean leg curls.



     Another 2 fingers of this kids life lies on a piece of wood and a plank of foam. He feels more comfortable standing on these more than walking and acts like a therapeutic activity that releases stress. Paddling and pushing through this hectic society we live in.     



video grab.



        Last but not least the poets muse. The ring finger that leads to his heart. She shaped this diamond in the rough and re-kindled the inspiration in the artist. Ssupportive of his talent and never once judged his rocky past. Shes been more than a friend, and no other could affect him like she does. Adrianne has filled a set of empty arms and doesn't mind holding a hand that has paint on them. Not a day goes by without her putting a smile that clings to his lips . Just an effortless breath that swept through his soul...    <33

A glimpse of my life...









Beauty...

    Beauty, a pleasing and impressive quality of something/pleasing personal appearance.  This simple word has played many positions in our society, and is often easily bent up/skewed by the media.  It is no wonder why most have been brainwashed to disguise themselves as picture perfect celeb.  The word "Beauty" itself has been severely mis-perceived, and the blame is held by corporations hand.  Advertisement around every corner has a fake flawless individual with a pair of underwear on, basically shoving an "example" down society's throat through a visual mega phone.  Does this honestly appeal to the average individuals eye? Or is the constant ads that we see daily that we've just learned to accept?  Society is swallowing all these corporate definitions of beauty and its construing its REAL identity. I believe beauty is carried through the natural un-facaded part of an individuals soul.  Emotion, compassion, substance, and core are the things I personally point out.  Any buffoon can give the impression of being attractive, very few people have substance... Though one example of corporations clearly only focusing on their wealth is the "the campaign for real beauty" by Dove. They advocate that beauty is in everyone, which i agree.  But, who would of known that Axe and Dove are both owned by Unilever? So they're the same company, yet the two brands have very different views when it comes to women. They are running a business and of course it's about profits. This campaign is not about changing society's view on true beauty.  Its more like more money, simply because its intrigued the vast majority of society and have us believing that their intentions are trustworthy. Its just another clever marketing scheme. While axe is degrading women, dove makes up for their extra weight on the see-saw in our society's play ground. These thoughts are far from stray, corporations run government, public space, and now our english language.  Just a couple vague constructed ideas...