FMX 211 Blog

Art Video Click on the link above to access the final art video project.  This video was inspired by the environment. The world we live in is being filled with trash at a rate never seen before, and, if it keeps this way, we will lose the Earth we call home. Most of the footage was filmed by me on a T3-i during the afternoon. The trash was found around Tampa except for the chessboard. I chose to use a chessboard and replace pieces with trash to show how humans and trash coincide. We are the reason there is so much trash and it's purposeful that we interact with it. The music is supposed to create tension and make an awkward feel, because when environmental issues are brought up most people feel conflicted. The music is supposed to create that feel.

Dubstep: When I think of Dubstep or the founders of Dubstep, instantly Skrillex comes to mind. He and many others pioneered the modern take on Dubstep. His music is the emphasis of electronic and technology mixing with music. The heavy use of mixing and electronic noises classifies him as a dubstep artist.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2VmcuOEqEg Punk: The band that defined punk is Blink-182. Hands down. If you want a "fuck you society" listen to their early tracks before they became more mainstream and they helped pave the way for the new post-punk era too. From "Dammit" to "First Date" they were the band to listen to if you wanted to break norms. Music interacts with technology by increasing distortion and creating the punk feel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sT0g16_LQaQ Girl Power: A lesser known band but powerful nonetheless, Tonight Alive is lead by female lead singer Jenna McDougal. With a more of a punk rock feel, the band is for

My Xerox art project was inspired by my passion for music. I have played the guitar for 6 years and it's something that relaxes me. The hands are placed on the guitar because they are the most necessary for playing. The forearm was placed along the frets because it has similar structure and looked good. the base of the body is made up of images of my face. I enjoyed doing the project mostly cause it taught me how to use a scanner. Enjoy.