Ally Yu Digital Imaging Spring 2020

In this in-class exercise, you will be making a personal logo using a nickname as a starting point. This can relate to your identity, or this simply can reflect your nickname. 1. Do a few searches on your favorite brands, notice what stands out to you about their logo/brand identity.  Make a list of what visual elements you are drawn to. coco chanel  uber - black and white colors  2. Do some general searches on common logos. Make a list of what elements stand out to you (positively or negatively) simple but distinct  too many colors can look tacky and distracting  I like the cartoon cut outs like this: 3. Make a list of all the nicknames you have had in your life choose one or two to make a personal logo. Ally Cat  Ally  Required elements for your logo: Text (recognizable or not) Supporting Elements Color

  Personally, I think when defining street art, it is up to the eyes of the beholder to determine if it's adding or subtracting from the existing space.  The article brings up the point of street art being "ephemeral." I had to look this word up, but it basically means it lasts for a short time.  This made me think of commissioned wall murals. These murals can be similar to street art in that they both make use of public, typically outdoor, spaces.  The message being sent is up to the artist or commissioner.  The difference is that murals are typically made to last and are "suppose" to be there.  Street art is typically covered up because it's not supposed to be there.  I think that is an important distinction, however,   But as the world of street art grows, it has become a more respected practice, because it is not always seen as solely destructure, illegal, etc.  I personally do not own property like a car or a house or a building, ...

1) How do you feel about the overall outcome of this piece in relation to your art making process? Overall, I feel okay with the outcome.  I like the idea of peering into a microscope as the perspective, and I think I include a lot of elements of my life, but I do not feel the piece overall is cohesive.  I think there would be a different more effective way of narrating my message.  2) In what way did you integrate your personal art practice into this project?  I integrated my personal art into this piece by putting my own drawings in the paint palette and in the smoothie fabric as well as some of my fashion pieces made floating around in the fabric and spoon.  My chemistry lab notebook, as well as bacteria experiment, are also featured  3) How did you challenge yourself creatively, conceptually and/or technically  in the making of this piece?  I challenged myself creatively and conceptually by trying to showcase how at od...

Part 1 Due On 1/30 Project 1 Brainstorming Blog Post: Look at student work and artists listed below, choose at least one to respond to. Use these examples as inspiration for this assignment. Written brainstorm responding to the questions outlined below. Your sketch/map should be posted to your blog before class with clear written explanations if visuals are unclear. Bring preliminary images to start working with (these may not end up being your final images so don't spend a lot of time processing them before brainstorming discussions). Who are you and how does your artistic practice reflect that identity?  still learning who I am - I think my identity is hard to define because I think strongly associate identity with career goals and aspirations.  I think this has been ingrained heavily growing up with emphasis on school.  I think my artistic practice tends to strive for balance and minimalist, yet my brain can get very jumbled and chaotic.  ...

What characteristics make up your personality? (energetic, talkative, thoughtful, brave) Energetic, silly, clumsy, driven, gentle  Is there something distinct about your appearance that feels like an important part of who you are? (Hair, eyes, height, skin color) full cheeks, petite body structure, lips Is there an activity that you love? (travel, building things, singing, climbing) playing tennis, travel, hiking, exploring the city, eating food  Is there a creature that you've felt an affinity to for a long time?   corgis  What animals could embody the characteristics you listed above?  panda, koala, dogs (pugs, wiener dogs, corgis), flamingo  What location(s) would this new creature exist in? diverse environment (I like variety), city park, skyscraper, a stream in a forest

In the article "Black and Blue: American Artist Is Redefining How We Think About Race in the Digital Age" by Alex Greenburger. the author explores the ways in which art is evolving with modern technology and emerging political and social issues. I think it is interesting how the idea of identity is discussed using "blue identity." I think this relates to our franken animal assignment in which we explored some parts of our identity with the goal of infusing "us" into our art. I think it is also very powerful for artists to use their work to make a statement that goes towards something bigger than themselves