This video consists of "The Guest House" written by a poet named Rumi.  This poem has inspired me to have a mindful and positive mindset each and everyday.  It focuses on accepting what is around you and to even "meet them at the door laughing and let them in".  The whole idea of this poem is to understand that in the end things will be okay.  It allows me to believe that the universe has a plan and that everything is meant to be...

Performance Art

The idea of this performance art was to basically go out of the norm and shop backwards.  Even though I didn't get to many odd looks, I'm sure some people thought I was acting pretty stage.  Overall this project was a little tough to come up with, but once I got my idea, it was actually loads of fun.

ELECTRONIC – PRODUCER/DJ CULTURE - Martijn Garritsen, aka Martin Garrix is a world renowned DJ who has set himself at the top of the ladder in regards to electronic dance music.  Martin has been a very inspirational DJ for me and has given the younger generation of listeners something to be proud of.

GIRL POWER - London Grammar, has hit festivals throughout the world, not only in the alternative genres but also in the field of electronic dance music.  The lead singer, Hannah Reid has a voice like no other, which really sets here apart from other female artists.  The music created by this group puts listeners into a somewhat trance state. :)




TECHNO - Jon Hopkins, in my opinion is king of electronic/techno music.  His music which is created by the use of synths creates an iconic instrumental atmosphere for any moment.  Likewise to London Grammar, this artists completely sets listeners into a new world.  The instrumentals that Jon Hopkins creates is by far one of the most unique sounds around.




NINETIES - Coldplay, the greatest rock band of all time, consists of lead singer, Chris Martin, guitarist, Jonny Buckland, bassist, Guy Berryman, and drummer Will Champion.  Since 1998, Coldplay has generated a total of 7 Grammy Awards, created 7 albums, and have sold over 80 million records sold.  This band has created a broad range of music styles ranging from slow ballads to heart pumping stadium anthems.  They've experienced many iconic moments including headlining the Super Bowl 49 Halftime Show and even playing the MainStage at Glastonbury Music Festival.  Coldplay will always have a special place in my heart and have created music that will stick with me through the rest of my life!

Punk - Green Day has evolved as one of the greatest punk bands around. The lead singer, Bill Joey Armstrong brings out a very unique atmosphere to the band.  They've been around for decades and played sold out tons of sold out shows through out the world.

Xerox Project

Ever since I was three years old, one of my favorite things to do is ski.  For my Xerox art project, I decided to use my hands and feet to design a mountain with a snow covered summit.  The mountains are a place where I can become free with nature and explore the beautiful surroundings around me.  I decided to do this for my project because without have mountains, the lifestyle that I call "skiing" wouldn't exist.  It has been a huge part of my life that has helped me build friendships, memories, and even has allowed me to visit parts of the world I never would have imagined.

Flip Book

My flip book revolved around the theme of Halloween with two characters from the Nightmare Before Christmas.  Since my drawing skills aren't up to par with other students in the class, I was worried how it would compare to the other students in class.  But after taking the time to do this project, it came to me that not everyone has the same creative skills.  If I did the best I could with the skills I have, then I need to be proud with the work I created.  Even though this activity was time consuming, it was a very interesting and fun project that was definitely worth doing.

Grid Art

Here is a 30x30 image of a roller coaster created with 900 Post-It notes:

Electronics

            During the 21^st century, there have been many technological advancements and creations that have been a very beneficial part of a human being’s lifestyle.  Most of these different types of technology have been influenced by previous inventions from past decades.  The ultimate goal of all types of technologies is to influence future endeavors and help pave for a brighter and smarter future.  Lighting, has been a simple technique used in anything from musical shows to entertainment performance for many years.  It has paved way for these industries by implementing a scenic atmosphere that is ideal for the theming or setting being portrayed.  Whether it be a dark and dramatic scene, or an energetic and happy scene, lighting can do the job. 

The whole idea of “light” started with the sun and its color spectrum, and slowly evolved into man made lighting, such as torches or lamps.  In 1879, an inventor named Thomas Edison ventured to create the first electric light-bulb, which helped start this whole trend of “lighting.”  This was then followed by the creation of the highly popular fluorescent light bulb that helped form high intensity discharge lamps in the 20^th century.  Now in the 21^st century, a light-emitting diode, otherwise known as an LED has stepped its game up to be the top competitor in lighting.

            LED’s have helped set the tone for the basis of lighting and what it should be.  These energy efficient and bright lights are not only important to many theatrical performances and shows, but also within households throughout the world.  This type of lighting is very energy efficient and doesn’t produce much heat, which means it is very safe.  LED lights are being used everywhere and have a very long life that gives users a quality product.  An example of a user of LED lighting, would be the band, Coldplay and a man named Jason Regler.  In 2011, Coldplay started providing fans with LED, light changing wristbands.  This type of invention had stemmed from the notion of rock fans holding up lighters at a concert.  These interactive bands are computerized and designed to go along with the music being played at each show.  The band, as well as Regler wanted to create a new type of technological way to use LED lighting, while having the mindset of bringing people closer to the performances. 

The idea of lighting has progressed significantly through the years as decades have gone by.  Every different type of light has helped pave the way towards the evolution of this technological advancement.  This can be said with any sort of modern day technology in the 21^st century.  Each and every single invention on this earth has started small and has grown to what it is today, something that once was unimaginable.  That means that even today’s inventions can transform and create an even better future for mankind.

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