So, my original idea for the transformation project was to
do a watercolor of a horizon on canvas. In every cloud I would cut out parts of
my journal and glue them onto the clouds. I found this one interesting and
important, because I like to paint and I think a horizon is a kind of turning
point. Painting is the way I feel
most creative. I thought this was a great idea and it was my plan by week two.
However last week I came up with something I love and want to do instead.
Here’s one of my paintings.
My second idea would be to make a board game type poster
(almost like the main candy crush menu) that encounters the things I have
overcome this quarter and the things I have written about. I think this a cool
interactive idea. It also was the key to me realizing that I want my project to
be 3D and interactive. I am not really leaning towards this idea because I feel
like it would never be as cool as my mind makes it and it would frustrate me
over time.
My third and favorite idea that I plan on doing is what I
call a thought bubble diorama. I will take balls that look like bubbles and put
sections of my journaling in them I feel journaling is a way to commemorate and
immortalize those fleeting feelings. It helps with reflecting on the places our
minds go to sometimes. In this idea I will use a bar or hanger and place the ten bubble balls at different heights with quotes from my journal in them. I will
use fishing line to hang it. I love this idea. It had every aspect I wanted and
I love that it focuses on the emotions like the readings have touched on. I am
pretty 100% that this is what I’m doing so I have gone and got my supplies.
This is a quick preview.
I love all three ideas but I have to agree with you – the third one is by far the best. I'm totally stoked that you're jazzed about the project. It's a drag when your heart's not into it but you still have to do something. Great pic, too!
ReplyDeleteI totally love the bubble idea! Out of the three, I think that's the most fun and interesting one. It's also something different from what other people are doing so I think that's cool as well.
ReplyDeleteFirst off that is a great painting, you have a gift I can't draw or paint to save a life. I love all of these idea, they flow together I think but if you want to do the last bubble idea most I would stick to it. No point in doing your project on something you aren't passionate about :) That being said, again I would love to see a more epic painting form you seeing as that one is as good as it is.
ReplyDeleteDitto to AJ - all three ideas are sick! For some reason, I'm gravitating toward the first one - maybe I'm biased because I REALLY like the painting you did! I think the idea of using your journal entries as a background is so rad. If you don't want to mess up your journals - you can always just transfer them (or certain lines from them) and make it the background of your entire piece, and then paint over it! I'm probably not making any sense - but your painting is so pretty I look forward to seeing another!
ReplyDeleteMaloney,
ReplyDeleteYou are a straight journaling badass. CUTTING OUT your entires and then pasting them in the clouds of a painting? That takes “gumption.” Good for you!
If you’re not feeling #2, I’m not feeling #2.
As far as #3 goes, you had me at “commemorate and immortalize those fleeting feelings.” Well said, sister. My one question is: how will the diorama be organized/structured/arranged? Chronologically? In order of importance from the thing you conquered that was most important/difficult, to less significant ones? Would each bubble represent a time? A space? A person? A theme? And what do you mean by “obstacles”?
You don’t need to write out answers for any of these questions—just, hopefully, some fodder for your big brain.
Z
Erin ,
ReplyDeleteWoh your ideas are so very innovative. You have so many wonderful ideas, I feel idea number 3 is my favorite, and your enthusiasm is contagious . I feel like putting more time and effort into my project, You have helped motivate and inspire me to get more creative and personal. So thank you for that. And Your third idea sounds great :D
I really like your project! I'm glad you chose the last one :) I think Zack has some good questions for your project that also apply to everyone. How are we going to prioritize our journal experiences? I'll be interested to see how you organize yours! I like how it helps you focus on your emotions and be more transparent.
ReplyDeleteErin - I am really impressed by all of your ideas! I love the board game idea, but my vote definitely goes for the bubble diagram. This is a beautiful idea that you could always keep as a reminder of your awesome capability to grow as a person. :) Well done!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Zack, the "commemorate and immortalize fleeting feelings" was an awesome way of describing journals. I like proposal number 3 because it seems like you enjoy this proposal the most. Good luck Erin! i'm sure it'll come out amazin
ReplyDeleteHey hey,
ReplyDeleteWow, those paintings are killer! This project is all about creativity, so it’s nice how you want to incorporate something where you feel most creative, painting! I may have said this in other responses, but I would love to read some actual blurbs from your journal reflecting your painting.
It sounds like the bubbles containing your journal blubs is your favorite. I can tell you have put a lot of thought into ALL of your ideas. The bubbles acting as thinking clouds is very cool, reminds me of science class and I think we can all relate to that in some way! I like this idea for displaying your journal entries.
-Coop