My summer Production Schedule can be found here. What do you want?  I want my guest to learn about someone, but not directly; rather, through objects. Redefine how people learn about others I want there to be invisibility between the technology and the experience. A…

Hi, this week, I’m building a prototype of my van installation. It’s far complete: Imagine the boxes full of objects, things scattered about, eery lights, sounds in the background, and projections lining the walls. I think it could be cool. Tomorrow, I plan on renting…

Hi there. I have felt somewhat confused about my thesis these past couple of weeks. I came in to the Show-a-Thing Show with a clear direction but not much to show for it (except for the jankiest of all janky prototypes). With each presentation, I…

This week I met with an IMA professor Nancy Hechinger, who was also recommended to me on my proposal feedback. She offered some excellent feedback and references. We spoke on my idea to create a fictional person that I will base my exhibit on. She…

The first step on my production timeline is learning about character building. Please share any suggestions/resources on how to begin character building. I will be building my character this weekend and next. Here are my takeaways. Notes on Character Building: Look into people 3 dimensionally….

Here is my Production Timeline. When working on my timeline, I realized a huge chunk would be dedicated to getting to know my subject. Creating an installation of someone’s most cherished objects that reveal someone’s essence requires incredible consent, time with my subject, and total…

Hi, so this blog post is mostly to get pen to paper and reorient me back into thesis mode. These are an important next couple of weeks, as is every week. I plan on doing preliminary experiments and find and get close to a subject….

Thesis Proposal Draft My Research Question is twofold: What are the things that make up who someone is? Do our memories make up who we are? Do objects embody those memories? Therefore, is exploring the objects of others a way to discover someone’s essence?  Do…

The dream review exercise really got me thinking about the physical output of my thesis Here is the review on Hayden Carey’s exhibition by Hayden Carey. In Hayden Carey’s new exhibition, you can’t help but ooh and aah, raise your eyebrows, wonder how this is…

Brainswarming felt like a natural outlet. I love group collaboration, speaking out, and building off the ideas of others. My thesis can’t be entirely collaborative. This is my project. There are times when I need to bounce ideas off myself. Brainswarming felt like a solo brainstorming…