Unit1 Reflective Journal by Jialu Gu

Unit1 Reflective Journal by Jialu Gu https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8 en-us 2022-11-16 15:48:23 UTC 2025-12-13 03:58:04 UTC hello@padlet.com Subjects of Interest jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2449113516 Keywords:

1. Post-humanism

2.Tattoo

3.Video games/Virtual lives

4.Occultism

5. Japanses Cuture

At the beginning of the term, I selected five keywords of the area of interest. It helped me to navigate the emerging theme of my project. At first glance, the subjects appear to be unrelated, but there is a hidden connection between them：the role of human beings. Furthermore, it's also clear that the human body plays a significant part in the first three subjects. Therefore, I set the human body as the broad topic that I intend to study.

]]> 2023-01-19 00:32:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2449113516 Visual Experiment 1: Panorama of the Human Body jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2449158694 In the workshop of Panorama, I learned to view objects from multi-perspectives and incorporate subjective understandings into my creative process. This approach can be applied not only to small source materials but also to the human body. I used my cellphone's camera to document the comparisons of below vs. above, inside vs. outside, and before vs. after. I presented the outcomes in diptych format to compare each set directly.

What challenged me the most is that my cellphone's camera has limited capabilities, which can not capture the textures and details of the human body. And that's the reason why the first two sets are a bit blurry. I might borrow a professional camera to solve this problem in future studies.

As I examined the results, the two sets of before vs. after dragged my interest as they naturally generated a sense of narrative. In particular, these two sets induce the audience to ask questions who, how, and why the change occurred. This visual experiment has sparked my interest in researching change and modification of the human body.

]]> 2023-01-19 01:29:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2449158694 Project 1 jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450114041 2023-01-19 17:16:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450114041 Secondary Research jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450121898 The photographic works by Alicja Brodowicz recorded and compared some of the details on our human body and the nature which reveals the similarity and inter-relation between the nature and our body. (Brodowicz, no date)

The diptych format is useful both for presenting information and making comparisons. It can offer a new perspective on the subject and establish connections with other subjects. So, I planed to apply the same format for my visual experiemnts.]]> 2023-01-19 17:21:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450121898 jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450162377 21 pined wigs with text (Lorna Simpson, 1994)]]> 2023-01-19 17:51:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450162377 jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450169241 Jars that contain har, nails and skin. (Adrian Piper, 1985)]]> 2023-01-19 17:56:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450169241 jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450177066 The scarification of the body during the colonial era. (Photos taken in Tate Modern by myself)]]> 2023-01-19 18:01:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450177066 Visual Experiment 2: The dead part of the body jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450186260 In the meanwhile. Inspired by Adrian Piper and also Alicja Brodowicz’s art works, I took photographs and also record the number of my fallen hair from showers for two weeks. I organized the 8 photographs and labeled the number of fallen hair next to it. To me, the fallen hair is the dead part of one’s body. So, I tried to find objects that could also convey that idea. Paper came to my mind as it came from the dead part of trees. Then, I experimented with a very thin paper and tried to simulate the shape of the hair balls. The paper strips I peeled off were crumpled up and placed in chaotic manners.

As I was documenting and experimenting, I noticed the growing anxiety towards my hair volume. I start to became very concerned about the amount of hair loss and I found myself paying more attention to other people's hair than usual. This abnormal behavior trigued my interest in the psychological aspect of body changes.]]> 2023-01-19 18:08:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450186260 Project 2 jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450194424 2023-01-19 18:14:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450194424 My Sketches about Body Changes jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450209678 Taking hair growth pills]]> 2023-01-19 18:26:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450209678 jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450210656 My contact lenses]]> 2023-01-19 18:26:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450210656 jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450211297 Tattoo before vs. after]]> 2023-01-19 18:27:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450211297 jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450212054 Controling my face]]> 2023-01-19 18:28:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450212054 jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450212725 Future ways of creating human]]> 2023-01-19 18:28:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450212725 jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450214813 Injecting ink that signals body states]]> 2023-01-19 18:30:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450214813 jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450215138 Elctric chips in the body]]> 2023-01-19 18:30:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450215138 Analyse of the Works: Which Way Should I Go? jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450228965 All the works I created during the initial project center around the same theme: the body and changes to the body. However, they approached the topic from two distinct angles. The first one examined body modification in everyday life, while the second delved into the future evolution of the body. I had to consider which direction to take, and I ultimately chose to explore the topic of daily body modification as I had previously worked on a similar theme for the other one. I wanted to push myself into a new territory.]]> 2023-01-19 18:40:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450228965 jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450236266 2023-01-19 18:47:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450236266 3D Modelling Approach jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450287499 I tried 3D modeling using blender for the first time. The idea of creating a character came from my previous sketch about generating a human being. Initially, I attempted to model the entire body but struggled with getting the proportions correct, and the final product did not effectively convey my intended message. I think I had been influenced and distracted from the tutorials I watched on Youtube. In future practices, I plan to organize my ideas and make a rough sketch before beginning the modeling process.]]> 2023-01-19 19:25:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450287499 3D Scanning Approch jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450438349 I used a 3D scanning application called Qlone to scan my hand and was surprised at how well it captured the details and textures of my skin. However, it does have limitations as it can only scan objects on a flat surface, making it difficult to scan the human body.]]> 2023-01-19 22:08:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450438349 Paired Tutorial Feedbacks jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450467059 The paried tutorial assisted me in structuring my ideas and expanding on my topic. Viewing my partner's work provided insight into different methods and approaches for research. Additionally, Miriam highlighted potential issues in my perfectionist tendencies, which could impede my creative process. She emphasized the importance of experimenting and not always striving for the perfect outcome. Her suggestions helped me to go back on tack of the "playing process". I also encountered difficulty expressing my topic and concept in English as it is not my first language. To prepare for future tutorials, I plan to organize and write down my ideas in English before the tutorial.]]> 2023-01-19 23:02:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450467059 Idea Development jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450472294 Daily body modification

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Psychology ]]> 2023-01-19 23:12:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450472294 References for the sense of objective jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450474633 2023-01-19 23:16:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450474633 My personal Experiences jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450482034 Documenting the products I used everyday to modify my body . It appears to be mostly about makeup and cosmetic products. The areas of my body that have undergone the most modifications are my hair, skin, and eyes.]]> 2023-01-19 23:32:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450482034 Body Modification: Who, What, How jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450485603 2023-01-19 23:39:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450485603 jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450487176 2023-01-19 23:42:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450487176 Psychology: What jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450494100 2023-01-19 23:54:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450494100 jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450495292 2023-01-19 23:57:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450495292 Synthesis Workshop jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450496422 I linked my found images with some of my sketches based on different body parts. Unfortunately, this method did not help me to generate further inspirations. I suspect the reason for failure is that the style is too homogeneous for the found images.]]> 2023-01-19 23:59:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450496422 Reading Notes jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450503448 In the book Noise: A flaw in Human Judgement, the authors introduced the concept of noise audit in behavioral science. Noise is the unwanted variations in one’s judgement and decision making. Noise audit is the way to systematically reveal and mathematically calculate the noise. The concepts inspired me to create a visual representation of the noises in our daily lives. Our human body is fundamental to how we understand ourselves. The way we modify our bodies is often based on two fundamental and interrelated judgements, namely, our self-perception and subjective expectation. However, none of the judgments are necessarily derived from a rational cognitive process or a stable affective state. In reality, they can be both systematically biased and filled with noises. (Kahneman et al., 2022) ]]> 2023-01-20 00:13:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450503448 jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450504224 2023-01-20 00:14:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450504224 Why is it Neccessary? jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450507697 2023-01-20 00:20:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450507697 jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450510298 It could potentially helps us to understand or recognize:

1. Motivations of doing so (reflecting on the behaviors)

2. Impact of societal pressures and norms on self-expression

3. Individuals' physical and mental well-being

4. Cultural significance behind body modification practices

]]> 2023-01-20 00:24:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450510298 Project 2: Attempt No.1 jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450515493 2023-01-20 00:33:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450515493 Digital Collage: The Noise in our Lives jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450532100 I designed three images of the moments of body changing. It was inspired by the concept of "noise audit" in behavioural science and can be viewed as a visual representation of the noises in our daily lives. That is, it reveals people's frequent but inconiststent desire of modifying their bodies. The existence of mirror represents the self-gazing.]]> 2023-01-20 01:01:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450532100 jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450541365 Glitch art is another nonnegligible part of this project . The malfunctioning of technology illustrates the fragility of our human body. ]]> 2023-01-20 01:15:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450541365 jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450543894 2023-01-20 01:19:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450543894 jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450547952 For the background, I took inspiration from vintage mirrors. The vintage mirrors convey traditional ascetics, which fits my subject. ]]> 2023-01-20 01:25:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450547952 jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450551645 2023-01-20 01:30:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450551645 jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450553599 2023-01-20 01:33:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450553599 jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450553742 2023-01-20 01:34:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450553742 Outcome 2: Animation jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450553902 In addition to the illustrations, I also created a short animation to showcase my work during the peer review. The background audio consists of recordings of various sounds from my daily routine, such as the sound of air blowing on my hair, combing my hair, showering, etc.]]> 2023-01-20 01:34:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450553902 Outcome 1: Illusrations jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450554251 2023-01-20 01:35:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450554251 jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450558869 1. What went successful?

I like the use of real sounds in the animation that I recorded myself, it adds depth to people's imagination, and also highlights the concept of "noise" in an unexpected angle.

2. What didn't went successful?

The color scheme and style ended up being too cheerful, which was not my intention. It came across as a celebration of body modifications rather than a contemplation on them. The context became misleading in this way.

Furthermore, my choice to use animation as the format was not entirely clear. It inadvertently added a narrative element to the work, which was not my initial intention.]]> 2023-01-20 01:43:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450558869 Analyze the outcomes jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450559081 2023-01-20 01:43:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450559081 Feedbacks From the Peer Review jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450577961 One of the tutor mentined that the final works seemed to be disconnected from the acedemic research and the critical position of an invetisgator. And I would agree with that, this is another dissatisfication for the outcome.]]> 2023-01-20 02:12:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450577961 Project 2: Attempt No.2 jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450584657 2023-01-20 02:24:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450584657 Survey Approach: From my personal experiences to other people's experiences jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450585687 I designed 10 questions in the survey through Microsoft forms and sent out on social media. In total, I got 35 responses.

]]> 2023-01-20 02:26:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450585687 jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450591471 To ensure that my work is relatable and relevant to others, I chose to conduct a survey on body modification and self-perception before I proceed on the second attempt.]]> 2023-01-20 02:36:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450591471 Questions jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450593963 1. What's your gender?

2. How would you rate your appearance from 1-10?

3. Do you think other people would agree with your rating for your appearance?

4. Are you ok with natural body changes？

5. Do you record some of your body changes?

6. Which part of your body do you modify most frequently?

7. Name one change you must make to your body in your daily life

8. Do you spend a lot of time and energy searching for ways to make your body more desirable？

9. Have you believed or tried body change tips from online articles or social media?

10. The changes you made to your body made you think more highly of yourself. Do you aggree?]]> 2023-01-20 02:39:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450593963 jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450594430 2023-01-20 02:40:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450594430 jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450594574 2023-01-20 02:40:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2450594574 jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451089523 "Noise" in my context: The tendency to frequently change bodies in an inconsistent manner. (Ex. one day I want to dye my hair red, and the next day I want to cut them off)]]> 2023-01-20 14:05:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451089523 Result Analyse& Change of Focus jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451103123 In the survey, 30% (largest proportion) responded that the body part that they modify most frequently is hair. So, I decided to present hair issues and how people alter it in the second verison of project 2.

The most surprising result is that people with higher self-ratings tends to have a higher frequency in terms of body modifications. Not only that, people record their body data across all ratings and 49% of the participants have believed or tried body change tips (those seemingly pseudoscience ones) from social media. The results clearly indicate that even for those people that rated themselves high, they may still not satisfied with their body. These kind of dissatisfaction may cause anxiety and leads to thoughtless decisions on their bodies such as trusting pseudoscience tips about body changes. ]]> 2023-01-20 14:15:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451103123 jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451116529 2023-01-20 14:26:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451116529 jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451127773 Hair change]]> 2023-01-20 14:34:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451127773 Limitation jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451129353 It was a very small sample size and most of the participants were my friends. Therefore, the results may not be generalizable to the public. Despite this, the results still provided me with valuable insights on the topic at hand.

]]> 2023-01-20 14:35:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451129353 jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451137206 Body data recording]]> 2023-01-20 14:41:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451137206 jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451138048 The dissatisfaction for the body and appearance]]> 2023-01-20 14:41:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451138048 jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451138890 Pseudoscience tips for body changes]]> 2023-01-20 14:42:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451138890 jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451151721 “We are each living our own personal version of Gulliver’s Travels, where the size and shape of the objects and people we see are scaled to the size of our body and our ability to interact with our surroundings.”

(Dennis Proffitt & Drake Baker)

]]> 2023-01-20 14:51:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451151721 Reading Notes jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451154888 The book mentioned the concepts of Umegebung and Umwelt which were delivered by Jakob von Uexküll, a Baltic German biologist. Umgebung is an objective physical environment, while the Umwelt is an subjective experience of an animal towards one place. Initially, the concepts were introduced to study the animal world. But, they could also be generalized on human beings. We, as human, often times we believe that we experience the world as it objectively is which was referred as naïve realism by social scientists and philosophers. That is, we live in our own human Umwelt and this could largely affect our perceptions of the world and ourself. (Proffitt and Baer, 2020, p8)]]> 2023-01-20 14:54:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451154888 jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451162502 The world we live in]]> 2023-01-20 15:00:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451162502 jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451164442 Umwelt: subjective world]]> 2023-01-20 15:01:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451164442 jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451164671 Umgebung: objective world]]> 2023-01-20 15:01:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451164671 jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451172039 In the hair change context:
1. The dissatisification and undervalued self-perceptions.
2. Hoping for the better look and even seek for pseudoscience methods.]]> 2023-01-20 15:08:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451172039 jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451174825 In the hair change context:
1. The hair loss data recording
2. Natural hair change]]> 2023-01-20 15:09:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451174825 Idea Development jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451178565 2023-01-20 15:12:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451178565 jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451180769 2023-01-20 15:14:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451180769 jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451181395 2023-01-20 15:14:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451181395 jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451181893 2023-01-20 15:14:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451181893 jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451182170 2023-01-20 15:15:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451182170 Designing Process jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451182705 2023-01-20 15:15:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451182705 jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451183360 2023-01-20 15:16:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451183360 jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451183739 (Hens Bellmer, 1936) ]]> 2023-01-20 15:16:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451183739 jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451184105 (Frida Kahlo, 1944) ]]> 2023-01-20 15:16:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451184105 jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451185776 (Alina Szapocznikow, 1969)
Alina Szapocznikow - Archives of Women Artists, Research and Exhibitions (awarewomenartists.com)]]> 2023-01-20 15:17:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451185776 jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451186619 2023-01-20 15:18:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451186619 jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451186892 2023-01-20 15:18:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451186892 References for the sense of subjective: Surrealism jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451190333 2023-01-20 15:21:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451190333 jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451193443 I used diagrams as references for the background design because I believe it delivers a strong sense of logic and scientific. ]]> 2023-01-20 15:23:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451193443 jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451194137 In contrast to the realistic, logical and objective diagram background, I designed the context to be imaginary, irrational and subjective. I gained a lot of inspirations from Surrealism artworks which are characterized by a celebration of the irrational. ]]> 2023-01-20 15:24:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451194137 jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451195260 By presenting this contrast, I hope to get my audience to think about their own actions for hair changes. To think about whether these actions are actually rational and necessary. ]]> 2023-01-20 15:24:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451195260 Colour Attempt jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451199836 I originally used nude colors but that was disregarded as I believe black and white gives a feeling of report-like for my illustration work. It matches the objective sense I was trying to achieve. ]]> 2023-01-20 15:28:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451199836 jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451201750 I picked the hair loss problem for hair change topics in specific as that relates to project 1’s experiment. I designed the cube-shaped diagram as the background. The bubbles in the diagram indicate the number of hair loss on each day. The content presents the progress of the character using the “magical medicine” to treat his hair loss problem. The scalps are layered to convey a sense of chaotic. The “magical medicine” here were a metaphor for those irrational and pseudoscience treatments many people do to their scalp in their real lives.

I designed the character to be bold because many people who suffer from moderate hair loss problems actually exaggerate their problem in their mind. Their perceptions are irrational.

]]> 2023-01-20 15:30:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451201750 Final Outcome jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451207947 2023-01-20 15:35:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451207947 jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451212896 At this stage, I feel like it'a bit hard and confusing to understand the message I was trying to convey for people who don't know the background information. Therefore, I decided to add narrative in it and make it appears to be a report-like commercial poster. I chose this format because it can draw attention to the pseudoscientific practices about hair growth. The outcome can be viewed as a modified and fantasized reproduction of the reality. I aim to resonate my audience and induce them to contemplate on their actions for body changing. ]]> 2023-01-20 15:39:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451212896 jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451229435 Hair Follicle]]> 2023-01-20 15:51:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451229435 jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451230048 2023-01-20 15:51:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451230048 Critical Position Identification jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451323011 Through the work I've done so far, I see myself as an investigator, as the main focus of my work is documenting and reflecting reality. The artworks I studied during my secondary research provided me with a deeper understanding of the techniques and approaches used in investigations.]]> 2023-01-20 17:04:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451323011 Critical Position Identification Update jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451332511 In my previous project, I considered myself an investigator and my methods, outcomes, materials reflected this. However, during my second project, I became aware of the incorporation of narratives in both the initial attempt and final outcome. While the narrative element was intended in the final outcome through the use of language, it was also present in the animation(combined with the sound) of the first attempt. As a result, I would now see myself as both an investigator and an author.]]> 2023-01-20 17:13:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451332511 jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451350146 Throughout my studies on the topic of body modification in the first unit, I discovered an important missing aspect- the correlation between health issues and the desire to modify one's body. For example, from my personal experience, I wear contact lenses daily due to my severe short-sightedness and take hair growth pills because of my pattern hair loss. These health issues can also affect my mental well-being, but my parents often brush them off as not being a big deal. These types of chronic health issues are often overlooked by those who do not have them. Therefore, it is crucial to bring attention to these diseases that may not be considered severe but can still have a significant impact on a person's quality of life. For my major project, I plan to investigate these issues and use my illustrations to depict the daily struggles and challenges faced by those affected.]]> 2023-01-20 17:29:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451350146 Project 5 jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451364229 2023-01-20 17:41:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451364229 What Next?: Major Project Idea Development jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451386584 2023-01-20 18:00:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451386584 Research Area jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451411029 Medical and psychology fields]]> 2023-01-20 18:23:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451411029 Oucomes jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451582106 A collection of illustrations depicting the daily struggles and challenges faced by those affected.]]> 2023-01-20 21:44:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451582106 Subject jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451583774 Body issues (non-severe chronic diseases )
Ex. Short-signted, pattern hair loss etc.]]> 2023-01-20 21:47:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451583774 Research Method jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451584381 Survey/interview, books, scientific articles...]]> 2023-01-20 21:49:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451584381 Project Proposal Workshop jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451591406 The project proposal workshop assisted me in comprehending the crucial components of a project. It was a beneficial method for organizing my thoughts.]]> 2023-01-20 22:03:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451591406 Bibliography jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451636847 1. Bellmer, H. (1936) Plate from La Poupée[Photograph] Available at: https://www.moma.org/collection/works/92615 (Accessed: January 20, 2023).

2. Brodowicz, A. (no date) Alicja Brodowicz[Online] Available at: http://alicjabrodowicz.com/ (Accessed: January 20, 2023).

3. Kahneman, D., Sibony, O. and Sunstein, C.R. (2022) Noise: A flaw in human judgment. New York: Littlle, Brown Spark.

4. Kahlo, F. (1944) The Broken Column[Oil on Masonite] Mexico City, Mexico.

5. Loveyourselves (no date) VSCO®. Available at: https://vsco.co/loveyourselves/media/60aeec23ce320a7c912f4449 (Accessed: January 20, 2023).

6. Piper, A. (1985) What Will Become of Me[Installation] Available at: https://www.moma.org/collection/works/153243 (Accessed: January 20, 2023).

7. Proffitt, D. and Baer, D. (2020) Perception: How our Bodies Shape our Minds Available at: https://play.google.com/books/reader?id=FFC9DwAAQBAJ&pg=GBS.PT178&hl=zh_CN (Accessed: January 20, 2023).

8. Reilly, M. and Vintiner, D. (2022) In pictures: Up close with Transhumanists, MIT Technology Review. MIT Technology Review. Available at: https://www.technologyreview.com/2021/02/24/1017825/human-body-modification-transhumanism-photo-essay/ (Accessed: January 20, 2023).

9. Simpson, L. (1994) Wigs[Photograph] Available at: https://www.moma.org/collection/works/73745 (Accessed: January 20, 2023).

10. Szapocznikow, A. (1969) Motherhood[Polyester color montage of photographs] Available at: https://awarewomenartists.com/en/artiste/alina-szapocznikow/ (Accessed: January 20, 2023).

]]> 2023-01-21 00:04:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2451636847 jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2452130561 Hair transpant]]> 2023-01-22 02:21:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2452130561 jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2452130584 Sesame as a treatment for hair loss]]> 2023-01-22 02:21:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2452130584 jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2452130614 Many believe that ginger can help growth]]> 2023-01-22 02:21:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2452130614 jgu03202221 https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2452131657 2023-01-22 02:27:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jgu03202221/ful6qvrvf9wig1r8/wish/2452131657