Architecture of the future

This is a video about some of the buildings of the future. Many of these are located in Dubai, in the UAE. I like the idea of the super modern, futuristic look, but I still enjoy the old century style of architecture as well. Many of these buildings are also being built in conjunction with the green movement as well. The materials used, and they way they function are more than just for aesthetic appeal, but also for functionality, and conservation.

Project reflection

As I reflect on the visual argument project, I realized that what I liked most about the project was the fact that I was finally able to use my artistic skills towards something academic at Tech. I took photos from all over the campus, which is an activity that I already love, and then used editing software to enhance the aesthetics even more. I loved seeing the transformation from original photograph to the doctored version. The hardest part was restraining myself from editing the pictures even more. Although I didn't realize it at the time, the actual amount of hours I spent on this project out numbered the previous assignment by at least 5 or 6 hours. Whenever I got stuck on a chem lab or calculus problem, I would switch over to editing my images and thinking about my argument, and it gave my brain a sort of reprieve from all the numbers and concepts and allowed me to exercise another area of thinking and creating. I appreciated the ability to do so without actually wasting my time on something that wasn't related to my classes. Overall, I enjoyed getting to work on something more artistic and getting to know the campus on a deeper level.

Art while you Eat!

So one of my favorite spots at Tech is ironically the Dining hall. The catholic church style architecture, that allows for Brittain to be called Hogwarts, and the stain glass art piece on one end make eating there rather enjoyable. I've spent a good bit of time staring at that stain glass piece and every time I do, there is something new that I did not recognize or realize from the last time. While is was donated by an alumni class from the 1920s, when there was no CS, or MATLAB, or Webassign, many of the objects and phrases in the piece are still very representative of the culture of Tech. Overall, the glass intrigues me the most because it is just another part of the rich history of Tech and how much the school has grown since the time that the piece was created.

AWESOME ARTIST FROM ATLANTA

This guy is an Atlanta native and he does graffiti art for a living. Although many don't appreciate the art in graffiti, and instead see it as destructive, the truth is that graffiti is a kind of quite rebellion and expression. For those who create it, the simple act of painting a mural on the side of a building, bridge, etc, is a way to show their loyalties, their creativity, and make a statement.

Public art

My favorite kind of public art is the interactive kind. Its all about imagination and exploration and ingenuity and creativity! These are some examples of interactive public art. I also included a picture of Centennial Olympic park here in Atlanta because I myself have actually experienced it.

Project Idea!

I think I'm going to do my project on the old and new of Georgia Tech. The architecture around Tech is a combination of old and traditional, and new and modern. The blend of the two creates an expression of the culture that is Tech and its students.

GT chalk art

So my previous post was about professional chalk art. But this week is homecoming week and at the moment, Skiles walkway is covered in a different type of chalking with a Tech twist. As I walked by them, I was honestly really impressed with the creativity and craftsmanship of these blocks of art. Some of them must have really taken a good amount of time in order to get the level they achieved. I wouldn't even walk on the art I was so impressed.

Really cool art!

This is awesome chalk art!!! They look so real!
chalk art!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwQk8tE0Xa0