Art is anything you can get away with- Andy Warhol
Community:
Dictionary.com defines community as “a social group of any size whose members reside in a specific locality, share government, and often have a common cultural and historical heritage.” I feel that a community is defined more so as a group of individuals formulated by their connections to one another.
This image while it may be gruesome, embodies the sense of community in a literal sense because the legs are tied together but also on a more personal level. For instance, look a the rope and imagine the struggle the animal will go through while bound. It will either break free from the rope or it will be constrained within it. This is true for most people within a community. Coming out of high school for example, there are two types of people: the ones who go away to college and the ones who go to the local community or surrounding colleges. The ones who have chosen to venture out have overcame the boundaries of their community and have left in search of something more. While they may return, they will never be fully constrained again but merely connected to multiple communities.
Authenticity:
Many people associate the word “authentic” to be a single thing that isn’t repeated and is typically old. However, I feel that it is something that should be described as true and can be repeated if the same importance is present.
In looking at the image of the gentleman with his granddaughter, it is apparent immediately that there is an abundance of love being felt towards one another. This feeling is enhanced further by the image being in black and white. There are no distracting colors, only pure emotion. By looking at the image as an expression of love especially in reference to family love, an authenticity is found. Therefore, when combining love and authenticity and then referring to image, other things are brought to attention. For instance, the baby’s bracelet is most likely a family heirloom passed down from generation to generation. While the bracelet was most likely mass produced, it becomes authentic because of the emotional importance it has been given.
Innovation:
When something is innovative, it is not necessarily a new concept just an improved version of something that has already been created. A child is innovation. He/she is something that has been created and has the potential to be better than the people that have come before. There is a sense of hope in the child’s eyes that ensures the aspects of hope and prosperity. There are endless possibilities for this child’s future. The change will be constant in his life. He will innovate himself time and time again. He wants so much already, however he will continuously want different things. Things that will make him better as a whole, but things that will hamper him too.
Stewardship:
the conducting, supervising, or managing of something; especially : the careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one’s care
-merriam-webster.com
Stewardship is reflected in this image especially in the king. Even after his queen has passed he still sits with her and pays respect to her as others do too. He gives her a explosion of honor and respect even after death. He feels that it is his responsibility to her, the family, and the kingdom.
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Throughout my design you can see the transfer of energy and knowledge in the lighting paths, material patterns on the floor, drop ceiling, and varying stack heights. Within the areas where knowledge is transferred between numerous people, drop ceilings are placed as well as vertical frosted panels outlining the space.
In looking at Jasmine’s post on STRUCTURE, I found her diagrams both graphically pleasing as well as informative. I took initiative to rate the diagrams in order of clarity and effectiveness: Light, Electricity, Water, Technology, Structure. The written statement that accompanies each diagram is really the backbone of the diagram in terms of allowing the complete meaning to be expressed.
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The design process of the Freelon Group is much like the process we use in our own studio. The meet as a group to discuss with or without the client the needs of the design as well as the wants. They then go to their own “studio space” and draw up designs and concepts. They meet periodically through the design process and work individually as well as collaboratively to achieve a great design.
Since they are a smaller firm, their projects are usually smaller. They also seem to be able to pour more of their heart and soul into the design. More so, they are also more involved and in touch the the community they are designing in.
I felt that TVS Designs (Paula Carr’s presentation) didn’t have a true connection with the people that inhabited their architecture. When she was talking about researching other’s cultures she kind of shrugged it off like it was just something she had to diagram or go through. I believe that one example she stated was not knowing Mandarin and not trying to learn at all, she merely passed it on to another co-worker who was bi-lingual. Their architecture is very sheik and modern. It truly is breathtaking. I do ponder however, on the question of sustainability, not in terms of materials, but with the design appeal itself. Freelon Group’s design is modern, yes, but simple as well.
If I was asked which group’s designs will still be successful in 10 years, I would answer confidently: Freelon Group.
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