# data[].attributes.body
The billboards that we see as we drive just to work or on a road trip affect us. I chose this photo of a Bucees sign that is one of many that line the roads within 100 miles of the gas station. These visual encounters grow the excitement of stopping at this gas station and checking out the inside.

# data[].attributes.body
I believe that the jewelry you wear can show a lot of visual culture. You can always have fun with it and express so much, especially with your earrings!!

# data[].attributes.attachment_caption
Dolly Parton is a huge part of visual culture in my head "It costs a lot of money to look this cheap." as someone from the south I think she is like the perfect example of a caring talented and beautiful person, and she is also in general a cultural phenomenon.

# data[].attributes.body
FAV movie btw. I enjoy how movie posters really bring to life & showcase the films. They can invoke feelings: seeing this brings me joy, seeing a sad movie poster may make one feel sentimental, etc.

# data[].attributes.body
This is the cover of Bad Bunny's new album. I see this as visual culture because it is something a lot of Latinos have seen in their own backyards. People have been posting old pictures of their own grandparents/families sitting in the same chairs with almost identical scenery. It is something that has brought so many people together.

# data[].attributes.body
When people where branded clothing they are representing whatever the status or significance of that brand is. This can be intentional at times and is often influenced by what brands are "trending."

# data[].attributes.body
I always find makeup and prosthetics for films so interesting and can be viewed as a visual culture in itself.

# data[].attributes.body
Personally, flowers are my favorite piece of art to look at. Whether I can physically touch them or I am just looking at a picture, they are the most beautiful work of art I can think of. As a child, my father always brought me flowers home after he got off of work so flowers have played an important role in my life.

# data[].attributes.body
I love when artists make something useful and practical while also using it to promote/advertise!

What could be boring and bleak is now cute and useful!

# data[].attributes.attachment_caption
jersey shore is my favorite tv show it's something i can just put on and it helps me focus/ ignore if something is going wrong lol. but i think the visuals of this show as well as their current show family vacation is a time capsule for visual culture. seeing all of the outfits and the make-up that was THE thing at the time and comparing it to now is so interesting/.

# data[].attributes.attachment_caption
I love discovering new musical artists and exploring their expression through sound, album art, and music videos or visualizers. I make lots of playlists as a result.

# data[].attributes.body
Film posters are a type of visual culture and I find them so interesting because each one is so different and certain films will have different posters for the same film that create certain emotions along with each one.

# data[].attributes.body
The way people decorate their computer cases and choose their phone cases can be a very good way to show visual culture. This is my phone case and it has a deeper meaning to just the animal butterfly that plays a huge role in my life.

# data[].attributes.attachment_caption
I have been collecting paint swatches since I was little - my mom and stepmom were both real estate agents who were obsessed with DIY projects and I was always in a home depot. I use them to help with art projects, but I also just keep them around because the colors make me smile. I have them tucked into sketchbooks and desks and all sorts of journals. I love that we have free access to small beauties like this. 

# data[].attributes.body
I love books and I love to read especially when it has a cool book cover. Each cover can tell a story about what the book is about and can persuade people to read it.

# data[].attributes.body
One of my favorite shows, just got done rewatching it. I count this as visual culture because it explores different ideas and feelings and shows people to embrace their weirdness and quirks. The jokes are pretty timeless and I had such a great time rewatching the show.

# data[].attributes.body
As students, this is a image and setting we can all see ourselves in. I think it is visual culture because when you think of college and being a student, this is a visual representation you might think of.

# data[].attributes.body
Most of us in here have social media. Social media plays a big role in my day-to-day life. I can scroll for pleasure, or I can scroll for news. Social media has become a platform to interact with your friends or make new ones.

# data[].attributes.body
I’ve always felt really connected to The Beatles and I’ve collected all of their albums. Music technically isn’t visual but The Beatles and other artists have had lasting visual and cultural effects on the world.

# data[].attributes.body
I got into a wreck last year because someone wasn't paying attention to the signs of the road. I feel like it is such an important part of visual culture anywhere because in most countries there are cars and roads where these signs are everywhere and are supposed to be looked at and followed. It is also something that most of us look at everyday and don't take notice to very much.

# data[].attributes.attachment_caption
(had to cover up the poster so it would let me post)

# data[].attributes.body
I've decorated my wardrobe doors with a collage of posters, letters, artwork, photos, and letters that are personal to me. I've arranged them this way because I want them to be seen when I have visitors. This visual culture provides an identity for me and my belongings, and gives me an outlet to express myself.

# data[].attributes.attachment_caption
My old job back home in Baton Rouge was at a screen printing shop. We made shirts for universities across the country and local businesses/organizations - it was amazing to see art defining the community around us and to be a part of making more of it. The building was also covered in murals by local artists and we always participated in the downtown art festivals. 

# data[].attributes.body
I think stickers are such an interesting aspect of visual culture especially during college, seeing what people align themselves with and how they choose to express themselves on something so public as their laptop or car seems like such a new it reminds me of political buttons people used to wear.

# data[].attributes.body
whether its latte art or a beautifully constructed cocktail/mocktail…. i love seeing a insta worthy drink! As a bartender, I especially love seeing someone who’s usually not considered an artist, become one (bartender/barista/etc.)!!

# data[].attributes.body
My favorite form of visual culture is art. I think it is the strongest type of visual culture because of its impact throughout history and how long it has been around. My favorite artist is Edward Hopper.

# data[].attributes.body
I collect a lot of toys, figures, and trinkets, but something I have especially loved since I was a child is LPS! I'm a fairly nostalgic person, and when I saw Littlest Pet Shops were coming back in store, I jumped at the opportunity to buy my own and build my collection again. This is visual culture because of how influential these toys are and they honestly shaped my childhood.

# data[].attributes.body
Since childhood, I've had a huge love for female pop music and celebrity culture. Their art has helped me through difficult times, fueled my passions, and even shaped how I perceive certain aspects of various cultures. These women's impact on aesthetics, values, and social movements is undeniably a sign of their times' visual culture.

# data[].attributes.body
Mahjong is a beautiful fun matching game. It shows a lot of visual culture that is different on get different set and tiles.

# data[].attributes.attachment_caption
My instagram page has helped me gain traction as an artist over the last two years. It's been really nice to see it fill up with art and be able to communicate with other artists who share my passion.

# data[].attributes.body
Growing up on a farm showed me just how much food can connect people. I consider food as visual culture because people first eat with their eyes. If something does not look appealing, then usually it won't be eaten. There are so many different types of food from different cultures that can connect people from across the world.

# data[].attributes.body
I collect lots of books as well, even if I don't read all of them. I collect them just to have them with me. I think that books have the same lasting significance as art.

# data[].attributes.body
The Met Gala has a different theme every year that brings visual culture from different eras into present day.

# data[].attributes.attachment_caption
The stickers on my laptop are visual representations of the many aspects of my culture. I attend UGA as an art student, I read and travel a lot, I enjoy music and collecting records, and I love watching movies, specifically at cine downtown. 

# data[].attributes.body
The stickers I've decorated my headphones with is an example of visual culture. Some are identifies of me and my life, like the soccer ball, letter M, and the flowers. Other stickers are humorous, like the minion, squirrel, and cat. The stickers make it not only easier to find my headphones, but is also a form of expression and way for me to display parts of my personality.

# data[].attributes.attachment_caption
I'm really inspired by aesthetics in spaces and I think my dorm decor represents this. I am also a huge thrifter and estate sale goer which is shown in the many vintage and thrifted aspects of my decor.

# data[].attributes.body
I've always had a deep fascination & interest in horror media, as it shines a light on the darkest corners of creativity & often has a strange way of fixating itself on the main stage of a society's pop culture display. In particular, horror movies frequently achieve iconic status for their thought-provoking subject matter & taboo visual imagery. Therefore, forever imprinting themselves into visual culture.

# data[].attributes.body
To me patterns, are a great example of visual culture. By using different colors and/or different line weights, the designer has the ability to completely change the emotion it conveys. I feel like in the image displayed above, it shows happy abstracted flowers. But if the colors were to change to blue, for example, it would make it much more moody.

# data[].attributes.body
Beverly Hills 90210 is also a great example of visual culture. When Brandon and Brenda and shocked with a change of environment and culture (from moving from Minnesota to Beverly Hills), they are left to adapt to their surroundings. The show demonstrates many ups and downs they face, trying to figure out how to fit in and grow. They evolve throughout the show being better off than they were originally.