1.A composition of three unrelated objects showing a dependent relationship.
A composition of three unrelated objects got me to think about the relationship that women have with beauty and application. These three things are organically unrelated, however the implications of modern society have made them just the opposite. I played off of the idea of these objects depending on one another. The outcome pushed the limits to an ethereal composition.
2. An extreme close-up view of a part of your body.(eye lashes)Part of my emphasis of an extreme close up of the body was on the low resolution of the picture itself. Printed large for the application , the image showcased tons of pixelation.
3. A 360 view of a space that is occupied.I had fun with this one. I drew the entire city scape of portland plus aliens and UFO's playing with the word SPACE! Not only that but I included a full 360 view of the color wheel with it's polychromed surface.
4.densityI took this as dense subject matter and did a series of mixed media figurative drawings. The Bible is full of very compact stories.
5. AberranceWhat shows this better than the depiction of a pregnant man?
6. Renovate an existing monument to a contemporary function.
Building a Monument to Build a Community (I got carried away with this one.) By: Brazil Morgan-Morehouse
The very notion of a monument, or in this case a memorial, brings to mind those participants wishing to seek solace and reflection of people, and/or event which has affected their lives. Monuments are also memorials in our culture and this is where I focus my project. Monuments and memorials are often about reflection on the past, with often only slight reference to the future. But by recalling the past, we can set out to build a better future in memory of those involved in an event which shaped who we are and how we view our lives. Memorials can be somber, but Art inherent in the piece can also be inspiring as we look to our future role in humanity. I’ve taken a direct approach in affecting how we and our community can look to this future role, as well as an idea of how we can cope with varying emotions in the present. The design illustrated is a completely different way to look at our 9/11 Memorial monument. I was inspired by the water design in the current memorial. Water represents a birth or re-birth to me, a life giver. We begin in a state of water, or amniotic fluid. In some cultures and religion, people are re-born and baptized in water. I am often overcome when I see the use of water representing a memorable event. Water does have the ability to literally ‘reflect’ as often we do in a memorial. Water reflects, but also gives life where perhaps life was taken. Water can be used in the rejuvenation of one’s soul, which often is a necessity after a traumatic event. This is prevalent in many different cultures throughout humanity. Baths and pools can include different minerals which assist in the health of the bather, like most Japanese ‘Sento’. Their purpose started as a medicinal or health-enabler, but later they have evolved into a center for community. Baths in ancient Rome also were a center of community and continue to be so today. Today even Romans enjoy not only these baths, but their fountains to occasionally wade in and play. Americans like to make a wish in our fountains, once built solely to observe. I like the idea of a monument or memorial starting out with one purpose, then it being repurposed to suit the public’s desire. In my own town of Portland, OR a large fountain in Jameson Square was built. The fountain original intent was one of reflection and quiet solace. The water moved back and forth representing the tide. But as time went on, families with children and residents began to wade and play in the fountain. This has brought the community together and allowed a public space to be used for a different purpose and to fill a need desired by the community. Families and children often leave urban centers as there are not welcome facilities for them. Children add color to community space and without children being included in our community, we doom the next generation. While we like to think when we design something it will be accepted with the artist’s original intent, sometimes it’s a great gift to the community when they take it for themselves and repurpose it for their own benefit, truly becoming art in a public space. I’ve taken the 9/11 Memorial monument and am repurposing it to help rebuild the community. Bringing together the public which consists of multiple cultures, religions, and beliefs can be done through a common necessity: a community center. This is a way of bringing together a new generation of multiple religions, cultural backgrounds and beliefs. The purpose is to allow for a multipurpose space providing recreation in swimming pools, room for a Farmer’s Market and an area to ‘break bread’ together. The idea of using water in this space should not be taken away, just repurposed. History has taught us that these bathing, or swimming areas, have brought communities together. Sharing food has also brought humans from different backgrounds together for centuries. The new space would also conform to LEED standard, including the ability to heat the swimming areas with geothermal technology. Using this technology could power the entire center as well. We would be giving to our community without taking from the environment in an unsustainable way. This space would also become an international attraction due to the amount of tourists New York receives. We would be on the forefront of raising a new generation of people, built on tolerance, stemming from the simplest human activities: playing, eating and sharing. People from around the globe would witness this and take back with them the knowledge that we are all part of building a better world together. New York, as well as our country, is in the midst of its own Renaissance I believe. This ‘rebirth’ after a tragedy includes a path forward. Not just a plaque or in a pool to ponder our sorrow, but also in a way which deliberately affects our generation and following generations. This idea of hope, the ability to move forward and rise out of the ashes of human failure and destruction, can be seen in the eyes of children. I see Christian, Jewish, Muslim, and all other children with different religions and backgrounds building this world, not tearing it down. The greatest gift we can give as artists is to provide a space where the roots of this idea can be laid down. I realize this is controversial to touch a subject which has brought great sadness, but my fear is that future generations will forget what happened on that day. As time moves on, a monument or memorial may become just a stop for tourists. It pains me to think that this may happen, as it does with a number of monuments. We are an American culture not known for its memory. We forget too soon. If this monument can be integrated into our lives, then we will not obliterate the past, we will deliberately keep it with us for all time. It will become part of the fabric of New York, America, and the World.
A composition of three unrelated objects got me to think about the relationship that women have with beauty and application. These three things are organically unrelated, however the implications of modern society have made them just the opposite. I played off of the idea of these objects depending on one another. The outcome pushed the limits to an ethereal composition.
2. An extreme close-up view of a part of your body.(eye lashes)Part of my emphasis of an extreme close up of the body was on the low resolution of the picture itself. Printed large for the application , the image showcased tons of pixelation.
3. A 360 view of a space that is occupied.I had fun with this one. I drew the entire city scape of portland plus aliens and UFO's playing with the word SPACE! Not only that but I included a full 360 view of the color wheel with it's polychromed surface.
4.densityI took this as dense subject matter and did a series of mixed media figurative drawings. The Bible is full of very compact stories.
5. AberranceWhat shows this better than the depiction of a pregnant man?
6. Renovate an existing monument to a contemporary function.
Building a Monument to Build a Community (I got carried away with this one.) By: Brazil Morgan-Morehouse
The very notion of a monument, or in this case a memorial, brings to mind those participants wishing to seek solace and reflection of people, and/or event which has affected their lives. Monuments are also memorials in our culture and this is where I focus my project. Monuments and memorials are often about reflection on the past, with often only slight reference to the future. But by recalling the past, we can set out to build a better future in memory of those involved in an event which shaped who we are and how we view our lives. Memorials can be somber, but Art inherent in the piece can also be inspiring as we look to our future role in humanity. I’ve taken a direct approach in affecting how we and our community can look to this future role, as well as an idea of how we can cope with varying emotions in the present. The design illustrated is a completely different way to look at our 9/11 Memorial monument. I was inspired by the water design in the current memorial. Water represents a birth or re-birth to me, a life giver. We begin in a state of water, or amniotic fluid. In some cultures and religion, people are re-born and baptized in water. I am often overcome when I see the use of water representing a memorable event. Water does have the ability to literally ‘reflect’ as often we do in a memorial. Water reflects, but also gives life where perhaps life was taken. Water can be used in the rejuvenation of one’s soul, which often is a necessity after a traumatic event. This is prevalent in many different cultures throughout humanity. Baths and pools can include different minerals which assist in the health of the bather, like most Japanese ‘Sento’. Their purpose started as a medicinal or health-enabler, but later they have evolved into a center for community. Baths in ancient Rome also were a center of community and continue to be so today. Today even Romans enjoy not only these baths, but their fountains to occasionally wade in and play. Americans like to make a wish in our fountains, once built solely to observe. I like the idea of a monument or memorial starting out with one purpose, then it being repurposed to suit the public’s desire. In my own town of Portland, OR a large fountain in Jameson Square was built. The fountain original intent was one of reflection and quiet solace. The water moved back and forth representing the tide. But as time went on, families with children and residents began to wade and play in the fountain. This has brought the community together and allowed a public space to be used for a different purpose and to fill a need desired by the community. Families and children often leave urban centers as there are not welcome facilities for them. Children add color to community space and without children being included in our community, we doom the next generation. While we like to think when we design something it will be accepted with the artist’s original intent, sometimes it’s a great gift to the community when they take it for themselves and repurpose it for their own benefit, truly becoming art in a public space. I’ve taken the 9/11 Memorial monument and am repurposing it to help rebuild the community. Bringing together the public which consists of multiple cultures, religions, and beliefs can be done through a common necessity: a community center. This is a way of bringing together a new generation of multiple religions, cultural backgrounds and beliefs. The purpose is to allow for a multipurpose space providing recreation in swimming pools, room for a Farmer’s Market and an area to ‘break bread’ together. The idea of using water in this space should not be taken away, just repurposed. History has taught us that these bathing, or swimming areas, have brought communities together. Sharing food has also brought humans from different backgrounds together for centuries. The new space would also conform to LEED standard, including the ability to heat the swimming areas with geothermal technology. Using this technology could power the entire center as well. We would be giving to our community without taking from the environment in an unsustainable way. This space would also become an international attraction due to the amount of tourists New York receives. We would be on the forefront of raising a new generation of people, built on tolerance, stemming from the simplest human activities: playing, eating and sharing. People from around the globe would witness this and take back with them the knowledge that we are all part of building a better world together. New York, as well as our country, is in the midst of its own Renaissance I believe. This ‘rebirth’ after a tragedy includes a path forward. Not just a plaque or in a pool to ponder our sorrow, but also in a way which deliberately affects our generation and following generations. This idea of hope, the ability to move forward and rise out of the ashes of human failure and destruction, can be seen in the eyes of children. I see Christian, Jewish, Muslim, and all other children with different religions and backgrounds building this world, not tearing it down. The greatest gift we can give as artists is to provide a space where the roots of this idea can be laid down. I realize this is controversial to touch a subject which has brought great sadness, but my fear is that future generations will forget what happened on that day. As time moves on, a monument or memorial may become just a stop for tourists. It pains me to think that this may happen, as it does with a number of monuments. We are an American culture not known for its memory. We forget too soon. If this monument can be integrated into our lives, then we will not obliterate the past, we will deliberately keep it with us for all time. It will become part of the fabric of New York, America, and the World.
