Treasure Chest

My shrine started off as many things. Things I hated, things that didn't match, things that were incomplete. As I continued to "wing it", the things that didn't match, collectively matched with eachother. Color became a huge theme and my shrine really popped in the end. I stopped making things I didn't like and started making things from my past. The central peice of my shrine being the tranquil icon of the Virgin Mary. The box of eyes represents the need for attention. All though it is a lot to take in, I wouldn't call my shrine chaotic. I would call it free.

The Build Up

When I began I thought I wanted to devote my shrine to the topic of thesis. But as I continued to think about what my thesis meant to me I realized that it is the culmination of my undergraduate studies. Therefore, my shrine captures the culmination of my undergraduate studies. I decided to work with cardboard and paper mache, the techniques that I found myself most comfortable with. The strips represent layers that I learned to think in, yet the simple structure reflects the overall item that I have learned in college: life is simultaneously simple and complex.

Wearable Shrine

My shrine project is an album of pictures- link can be found here.

Shrine

This shrine is a shrine to color. Colors can evoke a lot of emotion and feeling, and can completely change a space that it is placed in.

Shrine

Shrine

This shrine is a representation of symbols that remind me of the past, and words to live by for the future. The mirror is the center because no matter what happens in life, it is important to look at and remember who you are.

Shrine

Metal Sculpture

A metal sculpture made from wire and aluminum cans. This mobile will move freely and also make noise when the metal parts bump into each other. The texture and color of the material emphasizes the coldness and the purity of winter.

Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSjg4mc4n7Y&feature=youtu.be

A stop motion film featuring a bumble bee spreading pollen in his garden.

shrine planning

http://www.flickr.com/groups/alteredartshrines/

http://www.art-e-zine.co.uk/matchbx.html

http://www.freewebs.com/agnestheredtutorials/shrines.htm

http://india2011-12.blogspot.com/2012/01/saraswati-shrines-for-saraswati-puja.html

Ram

Lion Model

Chinese Dragon

Paper Pig

Egungun Mask

Treebeard with Merry and Pippin

Puppet Model

Jack Skellington

Ellen Degeneres

Model of African Mask

I made this out of clay and yarn. It is inspired by traditional African tribal masks.

Bumble Puppy

Bumble Puppy's super power is to make people extremely happy whenever he stings them! He's a great pet to keep around :]

Violet

Moves Like Flapper

MeMe's Time

Lovers In Paris 2012 Official Trailer

***DO NOT WATCH WITHOUT ME***

Peclay Bends it Like Beckham

Swimming Snail's Adventure

The Bunny Chronicles

Chronicles of a Tree

Seasons

Stop Motion

Sock Puppets

Video Assignment Week One

I just finished animating the introduction to my video - it's so cool to see the first steps come together! Here are a couple of pictures of the progress of my introduction slide. I have it set up so each letter flies onto the screen.

Video Assignment: week 1

Julia's video progress