Synonyms: bizarre, bizarro, cranky, crazy, curious,eccentric, erratic, far-out, funky, funny, kinky, kooky (alsokookie), offbeat, off-kilter, off-the-wall, outlandish, out-of-the-way, outré, peculiar, quaint, queer, queerish, quirky,remarkable, rum [chiefly British], screwy, spaced-out, odd,wacky (also whacky), way-out, weird, weirdo, wild
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Monday, April 11, 2011
question
so I guess what is running through my head is - how to bring in (curate) items that not only fall under the title of "Strange Contraptions" but how "We" as students can realistically obtain the ideal item and guarantee its delivery and safe return (logistics) and doing so with zero money and with the given of this is a one night only show - (what is available for one night - that can be obtained and set up in a gallery) two artist I have contacted - well - it appears that this concept is not in their financial interest. On the other hand - it would be a positive step forward for a student here or beginning artist. Exactly - what can we gallery students can identifyto bring in to the gallery ? I see a lot of great definitions but what can be presented as concrete and realistic to put on display?
Contraption (definition of)
2 definitions that I found for CONTRAPTION:
1)Contraption (noun) -a mechanical contrivance; gadget; device.
2) Contraption (noun) - a machine or device that appears strange or unnecessarily complicated, and often badly made or unsafe.
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Some Background information:
—Related forms
con·trap·tious, adjective
Sunday, April 10, 2011
This is an adaptation of the famous Francisco Goya painting entitled Saturn devouring his sons. This adaptation is from Brazilian artist Vik Muniz, this piece was made entirely out of garbage from one of the biggest landfills called Jardim Gramacho located in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. The artist Vik Muniz spent two years in Rio De Janeiro while he completed his collection made from the garbage that was found at the landfill. His entire process and journey to completing each of his pieces can be seen on the Oscar nominated film Waste Land.
Ai Weiwei's Doors
Ai Wei Wei's void of a Chinese temple shaped by the discarded traditional wooden door matches the loss of both religion and small houses in the wave of China's construction boom.
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Friday, April 8, 2011
SIGN THIS PETITION TO CALL FOR THE RELEASE OF AI WEIWEI
SIGN THIS PETITION TO CALL FOR THE RELEASE OF AI WEIWEI
http://www.change.org/petitions/call-for-the-release-of-ai-weiwei
On April 3, internationally acclaimed Chinese artist Ai Weiwei was detained at the Beijing airport while en route to Hong Kong, and his papers and computers were seized from his studio compound.
We members of the international arts community express our concern for Aihttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif’s freedom and disappointment in China’s reluctance to live up to its promise to nurture creativity and independent thought, the keys to “soft power” and cultural influence.
Our institutions have some of the largest online museum communities in the world and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation launched this online petition to our collective millions of Facebook fans and Twitter followers. By using Ai Weiwei’s favored medium of “social sculpture,” we hope to hasten the release of our visionary friend.
Please sign and spread the word: http://www.change.org/petitions/call-for-the-release-of-ai-weiwei
38 Thousand Inches: http://youtu.be/S3eqKClTdZU
38 Thousand Inches: http://youtu.be/S3eqKClTdZU: "http://youtu.be/S3eqKClTdZU"
strange contraptions
My point of a strange contraption: an invention or something that has been created that that we never thought never needed or was never considered done. An invention of some sort that when looked at you ask yourself why was this made for? , what is the purpose of it? ... what is the point of this certain invention?...
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Brain storming versus concrete ideas for Strange Contraptions
eye catching, deserving of a second look and closer inspection or consideration, thought provoking - well that is the best I can think of in the brain storming department - now how about some concrete ideas.......I have 2 that I would like to present and also _ i would like to use this time to tell Elizabeth - that I would be happy to wonder to any and all places in long beach to photograph and compile as many of unusual bike racks that she and I can both Identify - sounds like fun!
eye catching, deserving of a second look and closer inspection or consideration, thought provoking - well that is the best I can think of in the brain storming department - now how about some concrete ideas.......I have 2 that I would like to present and also _ i would like to use this time to tell Elizabeth - that I would be happy to wonder to any and all places in long beach to photograph and compile as many of unusual bike racks that she and I can both Identify - sounds like fun!
Webster definition of Strange
1strange
adj \ˈstrānj\strang·erstrang·est
Definition of STRANGE
1
a archaic : of, relating to, or characteristic of another country : foreignb : not native to or naturally belonging in a place : of external origin, kind, or character
2
a : not before known, heard, or seen : unfamiliarb : exciting wonder or awe : extraordinary
3
a : discouraging familiarities : reserved, distantb : ill at ease
So here is the definition for Strange and some synonyms to help further understand the subject.
I would like to hear your own definition of strange, it can be an example of whats strange to you such as kittens wearing socks that clean the floor, or simple thoughts have fun with it.
Definition of CONTRAPTION
Definition of CONTRAPTION
: device, gadget
See contraption defined for English-language learners »
Examples of CONTRAPTION
The people wondered how the contraption worked.
Origin of CONTRAPTION
perhaps blend of contrivance, trap, and invention
First Known Use: circa 1825
Related to CONTRAPTION
Synonyms: appliance, gadget, contrivance, gimmick, gizmo (also gismo), jigger, widget
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Rhymes with CONTRAPTION
: device, gadget
See contraption defined for English-language learners »
Examples of CONTRAPTION
The people wondered how the contraption worked.
Origin of CONTRAPTION
perhaps blend of contrivance, trap, and invention
First Known Use: circa 1825
Related to CONTRAPTION
Synonyms: appliance, gadget, contrivance, gimmick, gizmo (also gismo), jigger, widget
[+]more
Rhymes with CONTRAPTION
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
a few thoughts about blogging and internet use in general
Reasons for not actively blogging :
• A Growing Epidemic
Research on Internet addiction originated in the US by Dr. Kimberly Young. In 1996, she presented the first paper on the topic at the American Psychological Association’s annual conference held in Toronto entitled, “Internet Addiction: The Emergence of a New Disorder”. Since then, studies have documented Internet addiction in a growing number of countries such as Italy, Pakistan, Iran, Germany, and the Czech Republic. Reports also indicate that Internet addiction has become a serious public health concern in China, Korea, and Taiwan. Treatment centers have emerged across the US and abroad.
It is difficult to estimate how widespread the problem is. A national study conducted by a team from Stanford University’s School of Medicine estimates that nearly one in eight Americans suffer from at least one sign of problematic Internet use.
Internet addiction will now be included in the appendix in the upcoming revision of the DSM-V.
Signs of Internet Addiction
Dr. Kimberly Young has likened Internet addiction to addictive syndromes similar to impulse-control disorders on the Axis I Scale of the DSM. She developed the Internet Addiction Diagnostic Questionnaire (IADQ) to diagnose the disorder. Meeting five of the following symptoms were considered necessary to be diagnosed.
1. Do you feel preoccupied with the Internet (think about previous online activity or anticipate next online session)?
2. Do you feel the need to use the Internet with increasing amounts of time in order to achieve satisfaction?
3. Have you repeatedly made unsuccessful efforts to control, cut back, or stop Internet use?
4. Do you feel restless, moody, depressed, or irritable when attempting to cut down or stop Internet use?
5. Do you stay online longer than originally intended?
6. Have you jeopardized or risked the loss of significant relationship, job, educational or career opportunity because of the Internet?
7. Have you lied to family members, therapist, or others to conceal the extent of involvement with the Internet?
8. Do you use the Internet as a way of escaping from problems or of relieving a dysphoric mood (e.g., feelings of helplessness, guilt, anxiety, depression)?
Other Symptoms Include:
• Failed attempts to control behavior
• Heightened sense of euphoria while involved in computer and Internet activities
• Neglecting friends and family
• Neglecting sleep to stay online
• Being dishonest with others
• Feeling guilty, ashamed, anxious, or depressed as a result of online behavior
• Physical changes such as weight gain or loss, backaches, headaches, carpal tunnel syndrome
I’ll probably take myself off the computer grid of all the social networking sites as well this semester – on top of this – a lot of what I put in the search for google is catagorized and your search term is sent to that site, along withmy browser & computer info which can often uniquely identify me! - That's creepy, but who cares about some random site? Those sites usually have third-party ads, and those third-parties build profiles about me, and that's why those ads follow me everywhere. That's creepy too, but who cares about some ads? =my profile can also be sold, and potentially show up in unwanted places, like insurance, credit & background checks But there's more.- If I recall my previous searches=Google also saves them. Your saved searches can be legally requested, and then come back to bite me (happens).- Or a bad Google employee could go snooping (happens). Or Google could get hacked (happens).So I will use DuckDuckGo instead.
• A Growing Epidemic
Research on Internet addiction originated in the US by Dr. Kimberly Young. In 1996, she presented the first paper on the topic at the American Psychological Association’s annual conference held in Toronto entitled, “Internet Addiction: The Emergence of a New Disorder”. Since then, studies have documented Internet addiction in a growing number of countries such as Italy, Pakistan, Iran, Germany, and the Czech Republic. Reports also indicate that Internet addiction has become a serious public health concern in China, Korea, and Taiwan. Treatment centers have emerged across the US and abroad.
It is difficult to estimate how widespread the problem is. A national study conducted by a team from Stanford University’s School of Medicine estimates that nearly one in eight Americans suffer from at least one sign of problematic Internet use.
Internet addiction will now be included in the appendix in the upcoming revision of the DSM-V.
Signs of Internet Addiction
Dr. Kimberly Young has likened Internet addiction to addictive syndromes similar to impulse-control disorders on the Axis I Scale of the DSM. She developed the Internet Addiction Diagnostic Questionnaire (IADQ) to diagnose the disorder. Meeting five of the following symptoms were considered necessary to be diagnosed.
1. Do you feel preoccupied with the Internet (think about previous online activity or anticipate next online session)?
2. Do you feel the need to use the Internet with increasing amounts of time in order to achieve satisfaction?
3. Have you repeatedly made unsuccessful efforts to control, cut back, or stop Internet use?
4. Do you feel restless, moody, depressed, or irritable when attempting to cut down or stop Internet use?
5. Do you stay online longer than originally intended?
6. Have you jeopardized or risked the loss of significant relationship, job, educational or career opportunity because of the Internet?
7. Have you lied to family members, therapist, or others to conceal the extent of involvement with the Internet?
8. Do you use the Internet as a way of escaping from problems or of relieving a dysphoric mood (e.g., feelings of helplessness, guilt, anxiety, depression)?
Other Symptoms Include:
• Failed attempts to control behavior
• Heightened sense of euphoria while involved in computer and Internet activities
• Neglecting friends and family
• Neglecting sleep to stay online
• Being dishonest with others
• Feeling guilty, ashamed, anxious, or depressed as a result of online behavior
• Physical changes such as weight gain or loss, backaches, headaches, carpal tunnel syndrome
I’ll probably take myself off the computer grid of all the social networking sites as well this semester – on top of this – a lot of what I put in the search for google is catagorized and your search term is sent to that site, along withmy browser & computer info which can often uniquely identify me! - That's creepy, but who cares about some random site? Those sites usually have third-party ads, and those third-parties build profiles about me, and that's why those ads follow me everywhere. That's creepy too, but who cares about some ads? =my profile can also be sold, and potentially show up in unwanted places, like insurance, credit & background checks But there's more.- If I recall my previous searches=Google also saves them. Your saved searches can be legally requested, and then come back to bite me (happens).- Or a bad Google employee could go snooping (happens). Or Google could get hacked (happens).So I will use DuckDuckGo instead.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
AN IDEA TOSSED FOR "UNUSUAL CONTRAPTIONS"
Steampunk Couture is the result of a beautiful marriage of Neo-Victorian wear and our post-apocalyptic future.
"Born wet and wide-eyed as a literary genre near the end of the last century, "steampunk" is just a word encompassing a litany of sins.
The flagrant coupling of Victorian aesthetic, and phantastic technology. A dash of swashbuckle, a pinch of pathos, simmer until stirred or disturbed.
At this point my interest begins to drop as – having to curate would mean having to purchase versus create and time, juggling school schedule – does not permit such a luxury
So on to the next possibility
Let’s curate from what is around us
I’ve a plan to invite Sherrie – the volunteer at the Art office and engage her about her doll ring .(now on display at the metal work gallery) Now that is an unusual contraption! I will encourage her to elaborate about its concetption and imagery and submit the finished results to the class as my best foot forward for our class final project
A second idea – would be to define unusual (as it pertains to the focus of our final project)
What do we, what can we identify as a resource of unusual creations within the parameters of this school now or within the city of Long Beach?
"Born wet and wide-eyed as a literary genre near the end of the last century, "steampunk" is just a word encompassing a litany of sins.
The flagrant coupling of Victorian aesthetic, and phantastic technology. A dash of swashbuckle, a pinch of pathos, simmer until stirred or disturbed.
At this point my interest begins to drop as – having to curate would mean having to purchase versus create and time, juggling school schedule – does not permit such a luxury
So on to the next possibility
Let’s curate from what is around us
I’ve a plan to invite Sherrie – the volunteer at the Art office and engage her about her doll ring .(now on display at the metal work gallery) Now that is an unusual contraption! I will encourage her to elaborate about its concetption and imagery and submit the finished results to the class as my best foot forward for our class final project
A second idea – would be to define unusual (as it pertains to the focus of our final project)
What do we, what can we identify as a resource of unusual creations within the parameters of this school now or within the city of Long Beach?
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
quote
Art, like the universe itself ... has no survival value; rather it is one of those things that give value to survival." C.S. Lewis
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Bergamot Station
http://bergamotstation.com/explore.php
We will meet at ShoshanaWayne Gallery in Bergamot Station on Friday, March 25th, 10 AM.
2525 Michigan Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90404.
We will meet at ShoshanaWayne Gallery in Bergamot Station on Friday, March 25th, 10 AM.
2525 Michigan Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90404.
Friday, March 11, 2011
Thursday, March 10, 2011
visit to venice
A visit to venice beach is always a surprise to the tourist, stores and even random acts that constantly change. i happen to go last weekend and took a couple of pictures and found it quite interesting how people come together with music and act in random ways ...
Monday, March 7, 2011
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Help with Reception
This time lets sign up to help with the reception in two different shifts.
First shift is for set up, 5-7PM, and second shift is 7-9PM.
Let me know on Tuesday during class.
First shift is for set up, 5-7PM, and second shift is 7-9PM.
Let me know on Tuesday during class.
Saatchi Gallery
http://www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk/
Go to Saatchi Online--Top right of the window.
Research the different artist files to arrive at ideas for your Conceptual Exhibit.
Go to Saatchi Online--Top right of the window.
Research the different artist files to arrive at ideas for your Conceptual Exhibit.
Project #2
Conceptual Exhibit Project is Due on March 29th.
Use the Saatchi Gallery website's artist dada files to curate your individual exhibitions, portfolios. Your project and presentation will be similar to your first projects with exception that the this Project will be a Group Exhibition. You must arrive at your own choice of title and theme. Either get your inspiration for your exhibiton/portfolio from browsing the different artists on the Saatchi site or begin with your idea and then proceed to browse and find artists that will fit your exhibition idea. Then create your exhibition/portfolio. The project should contain all aspects of the exhibition, Title, Statement, artist statements for the artists in your exhibition or text that describes their work, Announcement Card (optional), Press Release (optional), Checklist (optional), include the image information with the images of the works chosen for the exhibition. You must have a minimum of five artists in your conceptional exhibition.
Remember, this is a virtual exhibition, but you will be organizing a hard copy and also a cd for presentation beginning on Tuesday, March 29.
Use the Saatchi Gallery website's artist dada files to curate your individual exhibitions, portfolios. Your project and presentation will be similar to your first projects with exception that the this Project will be a Group Exhibition. You must arrive at your own choice of title and theme. Either get your inspiration for your exhibiton/portfolio from browsing the different artists on the Saatchi site or begin with your idea and then proceed to browse and find artists that will fit your exhibition idea. Then create your exhibition/portfolio. The project should contain all aspects of the exhibition, Title, Statement, artist statements for the artists in your exhibition or text that describes their work, Announcement Card (optional), Press Release (optional), Checklist (optional), include the image information with the images of the works chosen for the exhibition. You must have a minimum of five artists in your conceptional exhibition.
Remember, this is a virtual exhibition, but you will be organizing a hard copy and also a cd for presentation beginning on Tuesday, March 29.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Friday, February 25, 2011
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