Dinner and a Movie

Movie 1: How to Train Your Dragon 

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Movie 2: White Fang (the Movie Animated)

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Idea 2

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Final Idea

"Decay and Disarray"

A digitally manipulated photograph.

Inspired by the movie "White Fang"

This piece serves as a poignant commentary on the fragility of nature and the pervasive impact of human activity. The surrounding dead leaves and sticks symbolize the delicate balance of natural life, now threatened by environmental neglect. Scattered trash—such as paper, Q-tips, and plastic—represents the ubiquitous and ever-growing presence of waste in our surroundings. The inclusion of a water bottle, utensils, and a piece of candy critiques modern society's preference for convenient yet unhealthy choices, even in what we consume. At the center, the plate and white flowers embody the purity and potential of nature. However, the dead petals and trash interspersed within and atop the flowers starkly illustrate the visible and undeniable effects of environmental degradation.

The composition is imbued with a palpable tension, as if the surrounding elements—particularly the fragile leaves—are on the verge of being swept away by the slightest breeze. This instability mirrors the precarious state of our environment, where every action has the potential to tip the balance. The scene evokes a sense of melancholy, reminiscent of parks adorned with discarded trash, where the beauty of nature is marred by human carelessness. This juxtaposition serves as a stark reminder of the environmental harm we inflict, often unconsciously, on the spaces we cherish.

Through this composition, I aim to provoke reflection on our collective responsibility in preserving the natural world and reconsidering our consumption habits.

Speaker Event Number Two

Speaker Event Number Two 

Experimental Sculpture

Project 2 in-process photos

Final Images

"The Family Photo"

By Leslie Miller

"Jeremy"

By Leslie Miller

Height: 6" Width: 17" Depth 6" 

"George"

By Leslie Miller

Height: 6" Width: 13" Depth 10" 

"Clementine"

By Leslie Miller

Height: 20" Width: 10" Depth 9" 

Tadashi Kawamata

https://www.kamelmennour.com/artist/tadashi-kawamata

Terry Kreiter

https://terrykreiter.blogspot.com/2017/11/balsa-wood-and-japanese-tissue-new.html

Weibach Two

https://www.saatchiart.com/account/artworks/1269623

Pia Mannikko, Artist

https://piamannikko.com/

Reflection Statement

While exploring the materials, I wanted to focus more on the process while working instead of working towards one specific theme or concept. If I had done that, I would have blinded myself to other solutions to my project.  I felt that the area I'm lacking in most is how I used the materials. I'm not saying that I did bad, but I feel as though I could push these to be more than they currently are.  I would like to continue working with these materials, as this project was very educational and I feel as though I can enjoy and appreciate the process more thoroughly now and would like to learn more about what I could use these materials for.  These pieces allowed me to really get hands-on and learn how to think for a three-dimensional work of art.  I won't say that in doing this work that I learned a vital lesson on life and will or will not act on that lesson, because to be completely honest, the main thing this taught me is that I had to think a bit differently than my normal ways.