M4 #3 James Turrell

James Turrell (born 6 May 1943) is an American artist primarily concerned with light and space.

Turrell’s work involves explorations in light and space that speak to viewers without words, impacting the eye, body, and mind with the force of a spiritual awakening. “I want to create an atmosphere that can be consciously plumbed with seeing,” says the artist, “like the wordless thought that comes from looking in a fire.”

 Now this interests me alot. Its so simple yet so profound. Like Turrell stated above, its like "the wordless thought that comes from looking in a fire." Theres is nothing to see here but light, and geometrically filled space. Its the kind of piece where id ask the person what they were feeling, or where it takes thier thoughts. What experience does your mind have when you look at this? Where does it take you?

Same goes for this piece. What do you imagine when you look at just the photo alone? I think of a huge catwalk into the unknown. Im sure it has a much more profound effect in person, but this image is amazing to look at!

A painting I did today in the Library

On my friends IPad!! :) That little thing is fun.

Total Inspiration Art and Music Festival - Spring Break 2011!!!

I wanted to make this a week long expression of whatever, but half way through i just got bored and uninspired. Who the fuck is gonna look at this anyways?
                                                                           
                                                                              Area 1

Area 2

I really enjoy this photo ^^ art within art within art :) so.. art cubed?? 

Area 3

Warning. Extremely graphic depiction. You have been warned.

REMOVED!

The last conversation and Robocop's final word said in this movie !!

Seriously if you havent seen Robocop, i feel sorry for you. A graphic yet wonderful philosophical journey. I could easily write a 20 page paper on how this film has contributed to art and the philosophy worlds. Also, after Robocop, watch Starship Troopers (both directed by Paul Verhoeven) Mindblowing work.

Amazing music, great visuals, even better philosophy. I love Verhoeven's work

Westernized women on the field of battle? Groundbreaking...

New OC music, and artist blogs

OC as in original content, not Orange County. I am still doing research on the artists, i enjoy alot that i see, but its ard to fully grasp the concept and explain how i feel about it. But i am being creative this spring break, i have 2 new music demos...

Blogging and Art 100

I can understand what Glenn was talking about today. I do apologize for not speaking up, that is one of my character flaws. I am a silent wallflower type. But anyways.. the way I look at it, is that this class is supposed to be educational and fun. I in no way find it boring or "whatever". The point of all the work we do is to get ideas, be creative and just have fun with it. Art is about having fun and being creative while expressing what makes you and your view of the world unique. A majority of the blogs in the class (not all) are just only what Glenn asked for. A blog is a way to channel your creativity so the whole world can see. I find it hard to believe that one is un-creative. It's just people don't want to try. The point is to let go, act like a child and just go for it. There is no right or wrong, just people who do, and don't.

I guess I had an early start. This blog, An Influx Of Culture, was created by me almost 3 years ago. It sat dormant for years because I had no creative content to put on it. The moniker "epicnova" has been in use for over 10 years. This class has helped hone in on my creative abilities and ideas and has made my 10 year and 3 year "identity" really come to the surface. I really appreciate this class and all Glenn does teach us. I can completely understand why he is so frustrated. Not many are willing to just let go and jump in! Come on, the water is warm, and its alot of fun in the in here. Get to crackin!


Thoes who can create, do.. and thoes that can't.... become politicians. ;)

haha

enjoy spring break all!

Beall Center for Art and Technology

This place was ALOT smaller than I was imagining, but it was awesome! I had a smile on my face the entire time I was in there. Very interesting work to look at. I also liked it when the actuators kicked in and was playing music! Very interesting indeed! :D

New paintings!

Done with spray paint, inspired by space painting artist Brandon McConnell (http://www.spacepaintings.com/). My first time attempting anything of a sort, and I think it turned out pretty well! Enjoy!

Fractal Art

I was going through my external hd and found a folder that contained fractal art I had created a year or two back using the program Apophysis. The kaleidoscoped versions were done using a photo editing software. I can't recall the name of the program, it was a free trial download from some website. So without further adieu, here is some fractal art!!

Technologic - An audio/visual experience and Second Life

At first I was just going to make a few avatars on Second Life, take a few snapshots and call it good. But I felt that was doing my creative brain a complete injustice. I think Second Life is amazing, and you can catch me on there a few hours a day (not all at once!). Epicnova is my name, and you can find me either at CSULB or at ZAPP Club (look for me!) Here's a few pictures :)

Older pic

                                      Most recent pic, of me gettin my groove on at Zapp Club!!

Now on to the really creative part of this section. The video! I basically just went to the park and filmed random stuff, and took some vid of things at home. I used muvee AutoProducer6 to integrate the audio/video and add the "psychedelic" type effects. The track you hear accompanying the video was produced by me, in three days using Fruity Loops Studio 6. I basically used all the stock samples and just used a ton of reverb, flange and chorus effects to add the echo'y effect of the instruments. I also had to put on a few bass boost effects, to ensure there was enough low end (can't have enough bass!!) This video took me about a week to finish, and im pretty impressed with it. Imagine what I can do with a semi agenda and more time!! Enjoy!!

Good times.

I have been working hard all day to get my artist blog/presentation just right. I am not finished, by any means, and its already 3am. I am more than likely not going to be able to make it to class today. I do apologize Glenn, I have let you and myself down. I have been busy (ahem, stressing and going insane) over projects, and the Beall trip. But safe to say, I have been working hard on all. I actually have created my own cheezy techno track to go along with my weird ass video clips. And ive been playing on Second Life. Pix Plox!

Second Life

                                             Fruity Loops Studio 5: A three day techno session!

New artwork.

Circus Saturdays - Activa/First State and Fetish Night

Well this past Circus Saturdays (4/2) was by far my most favorite time to date. Great trance, and it was Fetish Night!

Writers Block

I've been slacking in the artist blogs, but be rest assured that I am reading about and viewing thier work daily. In the meantime heres some trance.

Introspect

When im sitting in Art class, taking in the day's lecture.. alot of things that Glenn talks about makes this scene from American Beauty pop into my head. I guess you can say this scene is how I interpret what it is Glenn is looking for in us, the student. Im sure many of you have already seen this movie, and remember this scene. But watch it again. I bet it will make more sense to you, after learning what we have learned so far.

An insightful day

Im still brewing over what was discussed in class today.

My Los Angeles art experience

Today was an interesting day indeed.