ARTDESKAPADES
For this piece I originally conceptualized having this art space come alive. The cluttered desk would begin to clean itself; during this action the tools of making art would come into conflict with the actual pieces of art. While trying to clean off the desk, the tools would attempt to discard certain drawings and paintings. It would be in this way that the drawings would become animated and attempt to fight back. The relationship between the process and the product of “making art� is what I wanted to convey. Which one is more valid? Does art belong to anyone or any thing after it is made? Does it belong to itself? Where do the artist and the consumer belong in this relationship?
I am happy with the musical score. The rhythm and beat fit nicely into the movements on screen. The tempo is fast paced which reflects the cluttered environment and the mood of “trying to clean up� a space which seems so chaotic.
All in all this piece is a very rustic and under finished introduction to this idea. I wasn’t prepared for the actual time that was needed to produce a film that reflected these notions. I consider this to be but an prologue to my final project.
Comments
I think that this piece as an intorduction to your final project is very successful. I really like how you incorporated the lamps as spotlights for the different objects that move. As was said in class, the interaction between the art and art supplies should stand out more, although this is only the introduction. Also, I think the chaotic movement in the video works well becuase of how messy and cluttered the desk is. This goes the same with the music you composed for it as well.
Posted by: Lauren Klabunde | November 28, 2007 9:06 AM
I think this piece has some very good shots and motion. The dancing lamps and blinking art work turned out well and I feel that once you come up with a solid premise for your final project it will be quite strong. I liked that way you had so many different things going on at once, that can be quite hard to accomplish with stop motion. The music you put together for the piece seems to work well too.
Posted by: Josh Lieske | November 28, 2007 10:50 AM