Reflections

I always find reflections to be extremely fascinating. There are multiple kinds of reflections around us and they can all hold multiple meanings. I am interested in objects that reflect because they introduce something unexpected to the viewer. Often times, art that contains a reflection is asking for a double-take or a further, deeper look at something. I enjoy seeing all that I can out of something and reflections often times remind me how to view myself and my surroundings. 

M.C. Escher

Painted by my cousin, Lesha

http://www.studiolo.org/PhotoGallery/PG001.htm

http://www.photosfan.com/2010-02/

Chihuly

A few years back I went with my family to a Chihuly exhibit and the art I saw has been imprinted in my mind ever since. Dale Chihuly is a well-known glass artist who creates pieces for gardens, museums, hotels, and many other places. His installations are unique in many ways; many of the pieces are incorporated into their environment rather than just put into a museum. I posted of few pictures of his work, but if you have not heard of Chihuly I encourage you to view the website and learn more. 

http://www.chihuly.com/installations.aspx

Reuse

The following photographs are ones that I had taken at a local reuse center in Minneapolis. I think that these centers are a great place for inspiration and finding unique materials. I have always enjoyed the process of recycling. I think its exciting to find something with history and use it in a new way. A great place for an abstract art project.

Guthrie Theatre Costume and Properties Storage

Last semester I went on a visit with my Scenic Design class to one of the storage houses for the Guthrie Theatre. The experience was quite interesting, but also inspiring. I observed countless, intricate garments from all centuries and a variety of unique props that are just waiting to be used again in a performance. I wanted to share a few photographs to convey my experience.

"Hedgehog in the Fog"

I stumbled upon this short movie, "Hedgehog in the Fog", about a year ago and immediately fell in love with it. This short, Russian film was directed by Yuriy Norshteyn and was produced by Soyuzmultfilm studio in Moscow. The film follows a small hedgehog who is traveling through the fog to meet his friend bear cub. I am fascinated by this film because it is unlike anything I have ever seen. I highly recommend viewing it through the link below:

<http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3dsdg_hedgehog-in-the-fog_shortfilms>

Paint Folding

The following was a small craft project I did mostly to pass the time. The project is more about the process; I used drops of acrylic paint and then folded the paper in half. It's always surprising to see what the final result is. 

Origami

The art of folding paper has been around for a very long time. This past summer I folded these paper cranes with pieces of beautiful paper that I found at a local craft store. I still have them packed away in my room, unsure of what exactly I want to do with them. I have always been amazed at the art of origami because each kind of finished piece holds so many intricate folds. I feel as though each crane holds its own meaning within the folds, which is why I enjoy this practice so much. I plan to make a few more cranes to put together some sort of mobile, but I am not sure what exactly the finished product will look like. It's not even close to being finished.