Response #2

From Aaron:

2. Knowing what trends people use to identify what kind of a book you're buying, for example, is it wise to buck the trend financially? For instance, what if you wrote a children's book that didn't LOOK like a children's book. Would you even be published?

Our adaptation to common mediums of academic text compared to others, be it fiction, comic, or children's allows us to categorize the media we are approaching. This grouping allows for a certain frame of mind to be engaged prior to reading. In the instance of the children's book, I do not believe it would be published, but this may be an error on the point of the publisher. This expansion on the typical medium could confuse children at first, but could expand the child's mind and show them creativity in a simple sense. This could foster artistic ability and 'out of the box' thinking that may lead to innovation later in life. Still, in a culture resistent to change (unless its a campaign slogan) it is unlikely that parents , child shriks, and more importantly, publishers will not be accepting of this theory.

Q no A #2

1) Would the ability to choose the platform of your readings assist you in understanding them better? In a sense, what would be the implications of removing academic texts from the typical academic platform and style of publishing?
2) What do you believe are the practical applications of the standardized texts of academia we are so used to? If another form and style was found to be more productive do you believe the application of such would be beneficial or detrimental to those adjusted to our standardized format?
3) Do you feel that function, deadlines, or requirements can retract from the artist's vision and creativity in a given piece?

Banksy

My favorite Banksy work.

I believe that the people on the platform are responding to this stencil, which shows how badly people wish for a change to their current situation.

The signs on the road and pathways of our world are writings of control. Banksy is showing that these controls have forced us to act certain ways, removing originality and liberty. He has a series of these including "This is not a photo opportunity" and the 'destructive' "Designated Graffiti Area," which opened a blank wall to graffiti art overnight. These walls filled overnight with those who did the graffiti believing they had following orders, taking nearly all the art, and essentially point, of graffiti out of the work.

Champaign Street Art

Our world is a machine.... pay me what i tell you.

banksy copy... good effort.

Q with no A

1) Transparent immediacy has become a norm for our daily multimedia experiences, especially as mediums become of 'random access,' with no "physical beginning, middle, or end." But do you feel that as the line that distinguishes the interface of the medium delivering the media blurs with our real world the effectiveness and willingness of the consumer/user to interact with such media will increase or become less effective?

2) Since photography, at least unaltered from its original state, depict the world in perfect linear perspective does this take away from the artist's expression and depiction of its display? In connection, what is the artist value and connection to the actual world created by graphical designs and CGI?

3) Do you believe there will ever be a point where a medium is in perfect sync and immediacy with the external world making it appear as though the medium is in fact not a replication or outside object, but an entity interacting within the external world? If so, would such a device still be considered media or will it become something else?

Response to Remediation

1. Does photography really make the artist obscure like the author says? Can photography and real art i.e. paintings, sculptures, etc. be compared with the likes of photography? Are they really trying to achieve the same results?

All artistic work strives to produce something, whether it be a replication of something that exists or a replication of a combination of existing thoughts and appearances in one's mind's eye. With that each attempts to tell some form of a story or description, depending upon which the artist wishes. They may hope to show a struggle of life or a drastic change in nearly any and all forms of life.

The photographer has the same purpose. Although the photographer may not rely on as much talent as the sculptor, painter, etc. they do intend to depict a story, event, or interpretation. Their medium is different and much less subjective, yet the photographer is still able to add subjective telling of what they see depending upon how they film what is they hope to.

Intro

People call me Justin Sadowski, which also, conveniently, is my given legal name. In my final year here at the University of Illinois I have become attune to certain websites more than any others. As a Political Science major I find myself first, with out a solid career choice in mind, and second, with a noticeable slant towards political news reporting and blogging. With this in mind, its not a surprise to find me at sites such as CNN.com, BBC.com, RealClearPolitics.com, and LiveLeak.com, which is an ‘underground’ style website geared towards those who enjoy shock value in their videos. They meet these shock junkies’ standards by releasing raw footage of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and classic video of explosions and political meltdowns from the eyes of politicians and citizens. LiveLeak.com is a good reminder of what can happen when order turns to chaos and ‘civilized’ society decides to release their repressed aggression all at one time.


The previously listed cites I enjoy for news articles, but each, with the exception of RealClearPolitics.com, have made a massive shift to broadband-video reporting, allowing my news to play to me, rather than forcing me to strain my eyes into a type-riddled screen. Still, some of the best reporting is done on print, but I enjoy watching an event unfold via video and then reading responses and reporting in print after-the-fact. This is how I fill my days on the web, comparing news stories and sources, looking for slants and bias, and watching how poll numbers (RealClearPolitics.com is great for these) affects editorials and coverage. If any enjoys news, they’ll love these sites, regardless of their place in the world, as these sites offer a cross-continental view that can keep my attention for days.