Mathewslife101

                Coming into this class I was nervous. Art has always been something I tried to stay far away from but this class really helped me realize that art is subject and can come in so many different forms. Every theme and element from this book brought a whole new  dimension to my understanding of the creative process behind works of art. My favorite themes were point, line and plane and the gestalt principles. Moving forward, I want to utilize the lessons learned from this class and implement them into my photography. I am keen on taking more photography/art based classes to help me refine my craft. I am grateful that I was amble to share my work with you guys and truly feel like I have learned so much. 

  “Motion is a kind of change, and change takes place in time. Motion can be implied as well as literal...” (Lupton 233). For this weeks theme I wanted to take images that literally felt like they were alive and moving.  To me, motion in photographs can best be seen when taking a photo lights. In this image I went to a shopping plaza near my house and gently shook my phone while taking the image. It gives the photo an accidental effect while still having it be interesting and capture your attention. This image was taken in a moving car which definitely gives a moving effect. It feels as though you too are moving while looking at the buildings in downtown Boston. Again, I was drawn to utilizing lights in capturing motion. I like how they have a fuzzy/blurry look to them when not captured still.  This is an older image from august but im throwing it in here because again I feel like this truly capture motion. You can make out what it is but the natural motion induced blur creates interes

  “diagrams can depict the anatomy of a creature, the hierarchy of a corporation, or the flow of ideas” (215)           As someone that studies marine biology, diagrams are often utilized to showcase the relationships between organisms and their structure and function. For this weeks theme I wanted to showcase the relationship between fish and coral and how they live  harmoniously under the sea. I wanted to make more of an artistic diagram rather than a factual/educational one so I obtained inspiration from a post stamp. The post stamp I used I thought was fun and showcases my favorite coral; elk horn coral.  ( Image source ) I chose to recreate the image on the furthest left, with the black fish and orange coral.  I used an app called procreate to recreate this image. Here is my rendition:  Had a really fun time making this diagram. Follow my  Instagram  for more. 

                                           “Grids function throughout society.” (Lupton 187)                                   Grids are utilized everywhere in daily life. They provide structure and function. This week, I took a trip into the city to see if I could find grids without actively seeking them out/ being too obvious.                                                            This alley way utilizes grids everywhere. From the windows on the right, to the street to the wall on the left. There are clear and distinct squares practically everywhere you look. Moreover, it utilizes the theme of pattern as well because they are all ongoing repetitive and succinct.  In this image, it may be a little more difficult to see the grid.  "the grid can work quietly in the background, or it can assert itself as an active element" (Lupton & Phillips 175). this quote, I feel, can directly  apply to this image.  The sushi itself, is a grid, each piece representing a square. The p