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Knowing what each term used in typography means is very useful, however, I want to learn more about the subject. The do's and dont's of typography and creation processes are still quite foreign to me, therefore I will be sure to ask my teachers for a book recommendation which will help me better understand the subject, preferably one that's available in the library so I don't have to look for pdf files.
Sources: Adobe guide (a text file listing typographic terms followed by descriptions of each one of them).

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From the research that I've done on Saul Bass I've learned that typography plays an important role when conveying a message through text. However, most importantly, this message is not exclusively transmitted by the typeface but also by arrangement and placement of words, as you can see in the poster Bass made for the motion picture Anatomy of a Murder, which presents the text in a truncated form within the silhouette of a torn human body. This helps transmit an additional emphasis on the term Anatomy, by presenting the body in a separated and analytical (in the sense of individually observed) manner, and the term Murder, illustrated by the horizontal disposition of the illustrated body, which facilitates the writing of the words in a traditional linear fashion, making the act of reading them easier. The torn body also evokes the feeling of violence! 
The fact that Bass has created works for motion pictures (not posters, but actual typographical works within a movie e.g. North by Northwest & Psycho) made me notice the importance of typography in media which I consumed after my research, including, also, the area which I want to study in my bachelors course, videogame design. I was reminded of iconic sequences in games such as the Metal Gear series, Borderlands series' opening sequences, Undertale and Typing of the Dead which both use typography as a gameplay aspect, either as a quick boss mechanic or as the whole game's premise! 
Fact is that Saul Bass's work is impressive in the aspect that it possesses an iconic aesthetic which is easily identifiable, which is something difficult to achieve, especially if you produce for mainstream media, which is the case however good the works to which he produced may be. A simple, and loose style which still elegantly demonstrates the essence of the message which is being given seems to be quite an achievement for someone who works with typography.
Therefore, I feel as if exploring typography is a fantastic idea for me. This seems to be a great resource of expression which I've been wrongfully neglecting, and this was made clear by Bass's efficient stylistic versatility, which spans from posters to film sequences.]]> 2018-03-12 01:38:43 UTC https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/240668964 henrique_rente https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/242554831 A book I saw during the library induction— it caught my eye due to its introduction which was eloquently written and extremely interesting to read. Even though it is a book which focuses on photography, the lone, small amount of text in it, to me, felt like its greatest quality. 
The introduction was an excellent example of how context is important for art. The pictures however interesting or impressive they may be, are a mere repetition of the same message, which is made clear by the introduction. 
When it comes to photography techniques, the book doesn't bring much to the table. Most pictures are subject-specific and when there are multiple subjects present, there isn't much dynamic between them. If anything, the book is a documentation of impressive costume and character design with heavy cultural and rustic elements. This and the fantastic introduction text make this work worth looking at, since it is a very quick read.]]> 2018-03-15 18:55:38 UTC https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/242554831 henrique_rente https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/242557885 2018-03-15 19:01:48 UTC https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/242557885 henrique_rente https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/242558450 Adjustable knot - the one I used temporarily to help set up the ropes and to keep everything in place while I wove the M. Also very useful!]]> 2018-03-15 19:02:53 UTC https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/242558450 henrique_rente https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/242560387 Giaccomo Balla-
Futurist, works possess static representations of movement.
Angled lines, half swirls, waves dynamic colour blocks
relevant: Swifts: Paths of movement + Dynamic Sequences 1913]]> 2018-03-15 19:06:53 UTC https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/242560387 henrique_rente https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/243112264 Website which concentrates creative knowledge, extremely useful for looking at news, trends and references for future projects. Great platform for research, with written info and sources for works.]]> 2018-03-17 19:27:43 UTC https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/243112264 henrique_rente https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/243112899 Another great source of news and references regarding, more specifically, the visual arts, with better written articles but less  research friendly interface. Probably better than It's Nice That in my opinion for most things, though it is useful to know both websites for a wider array of research subjects.   ]]> 2018-03-17 19:35:02 UTC https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/243112899 henrique_rente https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/243113513 Suggested work included in the brief bibliography. Interesting concept, though I believe it to be incoherent with my intention of creating a very physical and sturdy 3D model. This, however is very interesting for my entropy project. Seeing this made it clear that I should be open to any possible changes  that I might come up with as I develop my skills throughout the foundation course.]]> 2018-03-17 19:42:04 UTC https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/243113513 henrique_rente https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/243114104 From his many works I got interested in one specifically which inspired me for the presentation of my collection. However, since my collection is much more light hearted than his, the inspiration didn't come from the concept of his installation but the physical display of it. The way the cables overlap each other, connecting from portrait to portrait reminded me of a detective's cork board you see in movies and tv series, where you see pictures and newspaper articles which are linked with string to indicate connections. This was clearly not an intended allusion of Boltansky's but I found the comparison quite enlightening for my own work. ]]> 2018-03-17 19:48:29 UTC https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/243114104 henrique_rente https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/243114567 The concept of found objects telling stories resonated with me. I felt as though I wanted to tell a story with my collection of stolen socks therefore I made sure to think of a way to build a narrative through the works I developed throughout the week. His work is interesting because without context it just looks like an anachronistic pile of garbage, but through context the work grows in meaning and impact exponentially. I wanted that for my collection.]]> 2018-03-17 19:54:39 UTC https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/243114567 henrique_rente https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/243115161 The concept of taking a mundane object and elevating it to something more special was something that I absolutely needed for my collection. One thing that worried me was the fact that many people thought I just emptied my sock drawer in the morning and brought it to class, and that was my collection. I was worried about how I could make it so people would take their time to look at my work and realize that the socks were in fact stolen. The fact that in this exhibit the lack of information regarding the artists who made the original works is the main focus gave me the idea to not show my collection at all, instead show representations of it and make its absence the major coherence factor to the concept of them being stolen!]]> 2018-03-17 20:03:28 UTC https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/243115161 henrique_rente https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/243115468 Blimp knot- the one I decided to use for my project. Knowing how to make some knots can be extremely useful even for artistic practice, whether it is to create an ornamental element or to use them more functionally. This website has many more knots separated by type and usefulness. Very good resource to have!]]> 2018-03-17 20:06:41 UTC https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/243115468 henrique_rente https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/245696906 I have always liked his style so I saw this assignment as an opportunity to learn more about this artist. Even though his protest pieces aren't necessarily his most popular, they still showed me some interesting ways in which personality may manifest itself through a protest that comes from one's own experience and frustrations. Here is linked Harings official website which has plenty of information about him and his works.]]> 2018-03-24 06:08:01 UTC https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/245696906 henrique_rente https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/245697131 I first saw their works in an exhibit at MASP, and when I saw their work being recommended for research I was reminded of the extremely powerful and fascinating way they protest. The use of statistics and shocking facts, accompanied by rallying cries gives their claims immense intensity. I took this into consideration when trying to provide ways to inform observers of the issue I was protesting. Here is linked their (extremely polished and impressive) website from which I did my research on them.]]> 2018-03-24 06:13:52 UTC https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/245697131 henrique_rente https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/245697394 He is a very impressive designer whose minimalist style caught my eye mostly because I feel like I must learn to produce more minimalist works.
He is well known for his anti-war posters, which present witty compositions using perspective, negative space and strong symbolism to provide an extremely strong impact on the observer. Bold colors and easy to identify graphic elements are what respectively bring attention and facilitate understanding. Very important things to consider when designing posters. Here is linked an article on his anti-war protest posters.]]> 2018-03-24 06:22:25 UTC https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/245697394 henrique_rente https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/245697802 I wanted to look at works of Brazilian artists and decided to research this group specifically because they act in the city I live in and many of their works are in the region in which I live, so I have seen their creations before, I just hadn't realized they belonged to this group specifically. It is good to research a contemporary group and, even better, one that walks the same streets you do because you can get very close to their perspective of the world. The likelihood of their issues also being my issues is very high, therefore helping me identify ways through which I could protest problems I face in my daily life. From them I had the idea of sticking posters on walls. I also liked the idea of using a traditional Brazilian art style for my posters but I thought that it would be extremely incoherent contextually for me to do so. Here is linked a collection of pictures of their works displayed on the streets of Sao Paulo. Many of them are still there! I made sure to check some of the locations I recognized in person.]]> 2018-03-24 06:33:06 UTC https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/245697802 henrique_rente https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/245698436 I want to say many things about this artist but I'll keep things short. First of all she is a master of impact and her works feel fresh and contemporary, yet tell stories of struggles from decades ago. This evokes reflection on how some big issues still go unresolved after so many years. I want to do that for my project but to be honest I haven't a clue on how to do it. Her choices of color are also very good. I honestly feel like there isn't any other way one could have arranged the pallete of her works. I would do well to remember her choice of colour since this is an area in which I lack so much skill. The clear, clean typography used by her is also fantastic for protest pieces since it is so easy to read. I must use something like that for my posters. Maybe the Ubuntu terminal font would be a good candidate. Here is a link for a decent collection of information on her.]]> 2018-03-24 06:49:19 UTC https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/245698436 henrique_rente https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/245698636 Since a major problem I faced with my protest was obscurity I decided to also try to reuse awareness toward the issue I brought up since, in my opinion, it is of concern for everyone who uses the internet or is dissatisfied with the influence of investors and obsessive regulation and monitoring by governments regarding new technologies.
The following links present a "what is" and a "why is" to my protest regarding the boycott of the potential uses of blockchain technology. These links are what the two QR codes on my works direct you to.]]> 2018-03-24 06:54:48 UTC https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/245698636 henrique_rente https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/245698671 2018-03-24 06:55:56 UTC https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/245698671 henrique_rente https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/245698725 2018-03-24 06:57:15 UTC https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/245698725 henrique_rente https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/245934614 This research was very interesting for me, not because of the new things I may have learned about the history of photography and cinema, but because it expanded my understanding of what may be considered film-making and photography. Some of the methods that have been in use for centuries have possible applications nowadays which may even be more effective than modern methods for certain situations. This helped me think of many possible uses for such techniques, which are also very appealing for me because some of them seem very practical whilst not being resource intensive. The methods which I've looked at are also fascinating to me because I can see how someone's knowledge of photography and film-making may be used for such methods. This means that photography isn't limited to cameras and neither is film-making, or at least not in a direct manner. Having this outlook on such practices can really help me develop my creative work in such fields in very interesting and exciting directions.]]> 2018-03-26 03:46:44 UTC https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/245934614 henrique_rente https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/245936631

]]> 2018-03-26 04:02:03 UTC https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/245936631 henrique_rente https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/245936679 2018-03-26 04:02:26 UTC https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/245936679 henrique_rente https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/245936740 2018-03-26 04:02:49 UTC https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/245936740 henrique_rente https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/245936879 2018-03-26 04:04:11 UTC https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/245936879 henrique_rente https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/245938440 2018-03-26 04:19:33 UTC https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/245938440 henrique_rente https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/247982233 Throughout the classes I developed an interest in calligraphy. I tried different methods though I haven't yet gone much into depth on methods and the proper ways to execute strokes, select pen nibs or intensity/quality of ink. I don't plan on learning such subjects any time soon, though copying letters from the following references and identifying patterns helped me understand aspects of traditional typography better. There are certain ways stems and serifs are made, proportions between letters, x-height, ascenders, etc. which I identified and tried applying to my typeface. The followings links are the more useful references I found. Most of them weren't made using thin pen nibs. This is because I felt that thicker strokes were easier to replicate for me as a beginner. ]]> 2018-04-03 03:47:41 UTC https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/247982233 henrique_rente https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/247982927 2018-04-03 03:55:30 UTC https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/247982927 henrique_rente https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/247983083 2018-04-03 03:57:36 UTC https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/247983083 henrique_rente https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/247984729 This book was recommended in the project brief. I decided to read it since I wanted to read about photography to get more in-depth knowledge about the subject. Initially I had the intention to maybe learn about techniques or equipment, however I was pleasantly surprised to learn that the book presented reflections on the different natures of photography and the impacts of it in modern society and our artistic process. 
This book reminded me much of John Dewey's "Art as Experience", a very philosophical book on the nature of art and how it is perceived by people within different environments. Sontag's book says very similar things related to good photography, especially in the first part of the book. 
Photography, though it may be a representation of reality with extreme fidelity, is still an edited work of opinion and perspective, and however clear and analytical it may be, it is something which requires context to truly thrive as a means to relay information, whether it is of scientific or artistic nature. Unlike film, the act of photographing  is one of exclusion and choice which is powerless without the knowledge of why a certain photograph was taken in a certain way. This means that interpretation plays a big role in the way someone experiences photography.
Knowing this I wonder what methods one may use to relay the context of an image, and if it is always necessary to provide such knowledge. I can't help but feel as if showing the entirety of the context of a picture would overwhelm people, though simultaneously, giving little to no context may not allow your pictures to appear as what they were intended to be, possibly diminishing their value.
Perhaps being aware of the public which will experience your works or making it so a collection of similar works is presented would allow you to cut corners when giving context, making it possible to avoid the use of text. 
The context and reasoning behind a picture are extremely important. During the presentations for my works I have the opportunity to explain my thought process. Perhaps I should try to provide as much of my thought process as possible without using text or saying much for the presentation of this week's project. 
I think that grouping pictures together and using physical space to separate and order my works would be good to make the progression of my ideas clear.
Also, if I develop a more contextual work, drawing more attention to it by presenting it in a different plane or orientation might help with making sure an observers' attention  is drawn properly.
The other parts of the book I felt were a bit repetitive, though informative. Many important photographers, relevant works and their respective impacts are mentioned then and that makes such chapters very useful to me as a student who has yet to learn about the field of photography. I will be sure to refer back to such chapters whenever I feel as though I might find good references for research within them. ]]> 2018-04-03 04:16:15 UTC https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/247984729 henrique_rente https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/248000376 An interesting artist whose work is extremely emotional and human, narrating tales of sexuality and expression of self. I feel as though the expression of my emotions is extremely difficult through visual mediums. I can write, but can't paint or draw my thoughts, and to see someone so skilled at conveying their feelings through photography, a medium which usually obscures its user in objective terms, is extremely inspiring end educational in the sense that it shows that representation is in its nature a narrative, and when regarding the representation of abstract elements, this narrative may take many shapes however obscure or counter intuitive they may be (as long as the interpretation of the subject is the one desired). 
To achieve such results Woodman makes wide use of human subjects within constructed sets. The pictures are built before they are taken, which is an interesting way to produce photographic pieces. In my eyes, photography has a great charming point to it which is the element of discovery within the physical space. To look at a scene and from it edit out a piece which to you expresses something you desire to share. Woodman's work, though, presents a counterpoint to this concept. To create a bent, twisted reality, but which is still reality nonetheless, being presented as a bizarre collection of strange events and shapes and unnatural interactions. This creates a sense of shock. It is reality, and it is very clearly not a chance encounter from everyday life, but still, since the medium is photographic, it feels very real, therefore intense and relatable. 
Perhaps I should study photography of such nature into greater depth. It isn't exactly coherent with my intentions with photography, though I believe that I must toss my ambitions and desires aside while I am still so early in my studies of such medium.

]]> 2018-04-03 06:40:50 UTC https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/248000376 henrique_rente https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/248004318 Photographer whose works present ethereal scenes which, through similar techniques, appear either peaceful or unnerving. Her works interested me quite a bit since most  make use of unusual photographic techniques which are of a nature relatively new to me. Unclear, blurred pictures which are beautiful still, not looking like the mistake of an amateur, but like the work of someone who builds scenes carefully edited from reality using a tool in ways which it wasn't intended to be used.
However, the more fascinating aspect of her work may well be the camera angles and choice of subject. Though the artist may take pictures using similar methods and of similar subjects, the feelings each image conveys, without any additional context whatsoever (which is extremely interesting for me, definitely something I must try to replicate), are sometimes antitheses of one another.
This is due to, as I've already mentioned, camera positioning/ angle and framing. Angles slightly off kilter and subjects clearly defined, especially if they are large yet almost entirely framed, give off an intense unnerving feeling of anxiety, while slightly overhead angles of center-framed subjects within easy to recognize environments have extremely peaceful effects. 
This is interesting because, much like in film, the positioning of the camera is able to do much of the work of its user when it comes to conveying a message, and this proves to be especially relevant for photography since it is a method which provides very little space for development of context.
I want to try to replicate her method of photography in a simpler manner. I enjoy the surreal aesthetic of blurred, overlapping subjects and I believe that if I manage to find an easy way to produce such results I might be able to take fantastic pictures which I was unable to before.]]> 2018-04-03 07:00:00 UTC https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/248004318 henrique_rente https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/248007367 Photographer well known for his appropriation of common objects to transform them into cameras. 
His works caught my attention due to their emphasis on method. Though context-heavy, making them less interesting for my current objective for this assignment, the process of creating a photographic device is interesting for it provides an exercise on perspective and a reflection on the limits of the medium of photography. Indeed, to create a photographic device is quite easy and there are plethora methods one may use to create such pieces, though the main difficulty presented is accuracy and practicality.
For the sake of artistic, less functional purposes, I believe that practicality may be discarded, though an acceptable ammount of accuracy must be achieved for satisfying results. 
An extremely under or overexposed image will not be appealing, regardless of the method or context provided. Perhaps a more conceptual work may prove to be an exception to such rule. Indeed I just now thought of many cases which would render my last statement untrue, for example, if you take an overexposed image to the point of it being irrecognizable and present it as a sheet of paper on which you can write or draw. Maybe that might be an interesting concept to work with, though I digress.
To take unusual objects to construct a camera, though usual objects for our daily lives, is to present the everyday in a different manner, through a perspective arbitrary yet immutable of an object within its intended environment. To do so is also to work within self-imposed limitations, and to test the limits of a medium which is fundamentally based off of limits (equipment, cropping, printing, etc.).
Studying alternative methods of photography can be very useful for me, though Pippin's works inspired me to test the limits of my camera and to see how far I can take it and how much I can extract from reality (in an interpretative sense) with it.]]> 2018-04-03 07:15:12 UTC https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/248007367 henrique_rente https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/248011148 2018-04-03 07:32:14 UTC https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/248011148 henrique_rente https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/248011513 Photographer whose works are mostly portraits. Focuses heavily on the development of an aesthetic within her collections and tries to encapsulate the personalities of her subjects.
Her works interested me mostly because of what one of my classmates said regarding my 60 Images assignment. I was told that the images I took didn't feel connected, though they may have been of various different subjects, they were still part of a single assignment, therefore it may have been a good idea to try to keep a stable visual aspect between them.
I agreed with such statement, though I felt stumped when trying to figure out what I could have done to achieve a common visual theme.
This artist's worked helped me better understand what a common set of picture looks like. Colors, focus, subject positioning and situation. All of these are good ways to determine a common visual aesthetic.
This is very clear with this artist's collections, though the following link was the more interesting one for me since it presents the thought process of the photographer in her own works. 
I must learn how to both photograph human subjects in a better manner and how to establish a common visual aesthetic. Perhaps making a faux collection of photographs using different methods might be a good way to help me understand how I could build a common visual theme]]> 2018-04-03 07:34:19 UTC https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/248011513 henrique_rente https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/248017060 Artist whose works have many different aspects, though one predominant theme is photographs of single subjects with plain backgrounds. He also, however, worked with interventions on his photographs during and/or after the printing process. 
This latter aspect of his works was what made me research this artist. To manipulate photographs in such manners is something which I had never done, therefore I was interested to see to what lengths other artists went in their interventions. The use of paint and solvents to degrade and obscure images was what interested me the most for these methods are powerful narrative building tools. 
I would like to try using such methods for the found photographs assignment this week. ]]> 2018-04-03 07:58:21 UTC https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/248017060 henrique_rente https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/250064239 These talks were extremely interesting for me since they touched on the business side of artistic practice. In this case, especially focusing on solutions for the issues artists have nowadays due to lack of funding.
The first talk proposed an interesting, though simple concept of shared gallery spaces and the use of contacts and connections to set up exhibits at low costs. This model seemed to work in a small scale, though in my head I can't see it becoming sustainable. Basing a business model on friendship and camaraderie works to a certain extent, from what I understood. It, however, is limited by complicated aspects which don't necessarily reward merit and effort, and to me that doesn't sit well. Too uncertain and too situation-specific. 
However, during this first moment, some interesting topics came up, such as the engagement of younger audiences to art, the format which galleries assume and how an artist's success can benefit their contemporaries. 
Regarding these questionings I had the respective thoughts:
- As someone who represents the target youth of the curators who were on stage, I believe that truly galleries must change their format to capture our attention. Nowadays simplicity, emptiness and silence are too uncharacteristic to the youth, used to experiencing multiple medias simultaneously and used to a saturation of production. There is also a great interest now in personality and aesthetic. This is reflected mostly on music, fashion and the current zeitgeist which permeates both, so intrinsically connected. Perhaps an appeal to certain aesthetics regarding the charismatic subcultures of today, though not with the intention to exclude, but to expose, should attract attention of the icon-hungry youth of today.
- The concept of collaboration is interesting, and definitely a step in the right direction. I believe so because it allows viewers to experience diversity and actively make comparisons and relations and truly immerse themselves in a theme, subject or method. Another thing which would be interesting would be for galleries to perhaps motivate artists to be welcoming to new publics or at least provide a less one-sided experience when someone is observing an exhibit. Motivating conversation, relaxation, expression and comfort. The youth isn't interested in quietly pacing around a room for an hour. Unless they are truly immersed in the artists' practice, which is extremely rare.
- The most interesting point of discussion in my opinion. The creative sector is the furthest thing from a zero-sum game. The art SCENE is what matters, the current trend, the clashing rivals. Aesthetic can't be built by a single person and that's the wonderful thing about art. The more contributors to either a common movement or a common locale, the louder said movement or location becomes, reaching more and more ears and attracting more and more attention. The development of artistic practice also benefits multiple people other than the ones actively developing the most popular practices. Culture spreads and has tangible value. It motivates consumption and interaction, creates movement and attracts people, therefore benefiting all of those who surround the vanguard. This reminded me of an article regarding the development of decentralized coinbases and how it could be done via the gamification of income. Perhaps I should explore this idea further, creating a faux whitepaper for the application of said technique to the artistic medium. If not useful now, it will at the very least stimulate me to pursue knowledge regarding the art business practice.
Now, regarding the second part of the presentation, I didn't have as many extravagant thoughts, though I had a single, practical inspiration. Seeing the presentation of a digital gallery format I at first was not amused, however, once the concept was explained to me I quickly took interest in it. To create art for the sole purpose of exposing it online.
Somehow I had never thought of that, perhaps because I had only seen digital art galleries composed of photographs of works which lost their appeal in digital form. However, if you create works with the intention of exposing them online, you can make use of the digital medium to achieve powerful results, especially regarding exposure and accessibility. 
This concept made me want to study HTML programming to build websites which are inherently art exhibits. I will first explore the programming language to understand its limits. Once I do so, I will be able to assess my possibilities within the medium.

]]> 2018-04-09 23:11:25 UTC https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/250064239 henrique_rente https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/250064424 These lectures, given in succession, presented to me an outlook on the Brazilian animation market. Until then I didn't quite know it was as well developed as it is now, and I was pleasantly surprised to learned that even more growth is predicted. This fact, combined with the outspoken need for professionals in the area sets a good perspective for anyone interested in working within such areas in the near future. I, though not very interested in the prospect of becoming a 2D animator or an illustrator, was happy to learn that the Brazilian government is injecting millions of Reais into the video games sector of Brazilian economy. This is huge news for me, for it allows the exclusively small videogame design companies currently active in the country to grow into more powerful entities, capable of producing more elaborate works and likely needing skilled professionals. If this incentive bears fruit my chances of being able to work with what I want will be much greater, since I believe that, if the current game design scene in Brazil remains the same, my options will be extremely limited regarding employment.
After attending to these lectures I realized that I have to learn more about the companies in Brazil currently working with game design and, if possible, keep tabs on their progress. I would like to know and accompany their growth if it happens, and perhaps already start establishing communication for possible internships. ]]> 2018-04-09 23:12:44 UTC https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/250064424 henrique_rente https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/250567216 Since Jaygo's presentation regarded the students interested in the still image pathway, there wasn't much in it which caught my attention. I was, however, intrigued by the fact that illustration and design students were able to develop works which not only regarded their respective courses, but also other creative practices, such as animation and filmmaking. This made me wonder what would be the limits to my practice during the second semester of this year. Perhaps I should ask Kevin Fenemore about this, since I already have ideas of interesting things I could do for my final project.
Leopoldo's lecture was also interesting because I learned that he had already made a game before. A simple one, but a game nonetheless. This inspired me to perhaps pursue practices and mediums alien to game design with the intention of finding new methods and forms for the development of games. ]]> 2018-04-11 05:40:12 UTC https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/250567216 henrique_rente https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/252847953 Brazilian artist whose photography works were recommended to me for research by one of my tutors. 
His photographic pieces were recommended to me because among them there are some which present overlapping images forming abstract patterns. Subjects in these pictures are carefully framed, though not in their entirety, since the focus is expression, not reproduction. This style of photography is interesting to me because it can be reproduced by one of the filters I've built. I will make attempts at photographing in such manner, though I will have to experiment with lighting and maybe use tripods to avoid getting blurry or underexposed pictures.
The fact that the pictures Barros takes are usually in black and white makes me want to try this also, since it reduces the amount of information photographs have, therefore giving more focus to shape and volume. I believe I would also feel more confident photographing in black and white because I personally am not a fan of color. This is an issue, though, perhaps I feel this way because I lack practice and familiarity with the use of color. To force myself to go into depth in this subject might also be a good idea for me to develop myself.
Here is linked a website which collects information regarding the artist and his works,.]]> 2018-04-18 04:40:53 UTC https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/252847953 henrique_rente https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/252849587 Artist whose woodcut works were recommended as good research for me by one of my tutors.
The use of the woodcut technique is interesting to me for this project because, even though I want to make a video, I also want to create some sort of physical outcome as well. My intention is to create a poster if I have enough time.
I decided that I want to use woodcut as a printing method because it is cheap, simple and yields unique results with imperfections. The fact that negative spaces are carved out of the wood makes the reproductions in the material imperfect and jagged, complementing heavily stylistic designs well.
This artist's works gave me good insight on how the use of positive and negative space is made in woodcut, and what techniques and designs deliver the feel which I want to associate with my work.
Since most Brazilian woodcut artists develop pieces which illustrate folklore, seeing the work of Goeldi was a good way for me to experience other ways in which the technique may be used, especially when analyzing his illustrating the malice of crime-infested Rio de Janeiro.
Here is a link to a website which possesses a collection of this artist's works and plenty of information on him as well.

]]> 2018-04-18 04:51:51 UTC https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/252849587 henrique_rente https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/252851132 Yet another artist recommended to me due to his creations using the woodcut technique.
This artist is extremely interesting for me, not only when it comes to his woodcut works but also because of his paintings. The expressionist style is very appealing to me, probably because of the intensity of pieces which its source is sometimes hidden at first sight, although very clearly felt. This creates a more active experience of the pieces and sets disturbing feelings of unease and discomfort on the viewer, which is something quite intentional. The effectiveness of such effect is astonishing to me. I must research the expressionist movement in greater depth whenever get the chance to do it. 
Now, regarding Kiefer's woodcuts, the use of disturbing imagery combined with overarching shapes which loom over the subjects or create patterns in perspective seem to be the source of the feeling of unease one gets from such works. Colors and narrative also play a big part in this feeling (which I want to be able to reproduce), black and tame, fading tones of yellow and red combined with reproductions of death and decay, complimenting each other and reinforcing a feeling of loss.
This can be used not only for a poster for my piece but also for my piece itself. I want it to be disturbing and overwhelming because that is the narrative I am going with. My video is an improvement of my (in my opinion) failed protest piece. And I want to give it my all. 
Ideally, if I have time to prepare a good enough complimentary piece for my video I will most definitely develop something with a style in sync with Kiefer's woodcuts. I have already sketched out some basic ideas of what that would look like,  though I also want to, firstly, apply the knowledge regarding expression of unease in my video.
Here is a link which collects information regarding Anselm Kiefer's woodcuts]]> 2018-04-18 05:03:35 UTC https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/252851132 henrique_rente https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/252853792 Brazilian expressionist painter whose works I decided to revisit for reference.
Having researched Anselm Kiefer, I decided to revisit this Brazilian artist's work hoping to get more information to develop my video piece. By the time I researched this artist I already am sure that there won't be enough time to produce a proper poster for my video, though the expressionist style is still a point of interest to me for the development of my video.
Again, the results which I am trying to obtain are achieved by this artist through disturbing imagery. This time, however, elements in pieces are mostly limited to the main subjects, these being the main point of discomfort. The message here is more blunt, less delicate. It is impressive, though I don't believe that this approach would be ideal for me. Being inexperienced and also trying to achieve this result in a different medium present are big obstacles which I would have to surmount to not come off excessively aggressive or fail at conveying unease. Color plays a big role in creating the proper setting in the more disturbing pieces of Portinari, confirming the fact that I will have to carefully think about them when developing my video.
Though interesting for someone who is interested expressionism, for this piece specifically, it would be too risky to attempt something in Portinari's style.
Here is a link to his official website, which collects artworks of his and articles regarding the artist.  ]]> 2018-04-18 05:22:01 UTC https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/252853792 henrique_rente https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/252855451 Being a piece of expressionist cinema, this was a recommendation one of my tutors gave me when I showed interest in expressionism.
Being the oldest movie I have ever watched, it was interesting to me to compare storytelling techniques and artifices used with today's cinematographic practices. Most importantly, however, I was glad to see a manifestation of expressionism in video. This helped me consolidate my ideas regarding what an expressionist cinematographic piece would be like, though the technological difference and the nature of my project and the movie are much too great. 
This difference, however, inspired me to work with technology as much as possible, stretching and distorting it like the sets of the movie are stretched and distorted. This was probably one of the better ideas I had for this project and I intend on working with it. Of this I am sure.
Going back to the movie though, I identified two other issues I will have to face when producing my video. The first one being actors, the second being narrative.
Regarding the actor issue, I personally am not good at acting and do not know any good actors. Though not on my mind at first, however, I seem to have always thought of not focusing on acting. I will shy away from it as much as possible, for I feel as if I can ruin my video with a poorly acted scene.
Regarding the narrative issue, I will have to condense my narrative into two minutes or less. For this I will have to sacrifice either exposition or clarity. The choice seems obvious to me. Having liked Kiefer's work I believe that uncertainty is the way for my video. This choice also gives me more chances to work with the technique I want to use, which is ideal. I will insert a screenshot of one of my favorite scenes of the movie.

]]> 2018-04-18 05:36:04 UTC https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/252855451 henrique_rente https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/252857350 Technique I want to use for my video. Research for this took much longer than I expected and since it uses a software which is inherently problematic to intentionally corrupt data, crashes, file compatibility issues and general uncertainty make the video tampering process frustrating and time consuming. Still, this is, I believe, a good way to create internet-age expressionist art. 
Being based off data corruption, sampling and superposition of footage, this technique yields visual results which are disturbing in nature due to their clearly flawed nature. With careful editing and some knowledge regarding the (many) peculiarities of datamoshing, one is able to control outputs and predict effects. Getting familiar with the technique was crucial, but since it is not popular or well documented, I could only learn methods and technique by reverse engineering footage I found and going through lots of trial and error.
Frustrating as it may have been, I believe that the effort paid off, since I was able to be in control of the outcomes I achieved, which was my main objective when I decided to use datamoshing for my video.
As a final note, I want to make sure to express the interest this project evoked in me to learn more about the more technical aspects of digital file formats, since datamoshing is based off of the tampering of compressed video data. I believe that through the manipulation of data I may e able to work with digital artistic processes, much like the chiptunes of old game consoles. 
Here is a link to a website with very basic information regarding datamoshing. The guides here only teach the basics of production. Most of the techniques and effects I had to come up with by myself.]]> 2018-04-18 05:50:43 UTC https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/252857350 henrique_rente https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/253687078 Yet another expressionist artist, though different from the other here on this list due to his use of color. The tones aren't as inherently associated with suffering or unease, which is interesting because that doesn't mean that they don't convey such feelings.
Analyzing his artworks I was able to understand better how color cannot be dissociated from shape or context for it interacts with both elements, influencing and being influenced, and though colors may have very strong ideas associated with them, such ideas can be warped and manipulated to have the very opposite impressions on an observer.
The imagery depicted is also not inherently menacing or disturbing, which is fascinating since it still feels this way, and the source of discomfort is always hidden underneath the observer's nose, though its presence is very clearly felt. Replicating this effect would be very useful for my video, though I am unsure as to whether I will be able to achieve the same level of subtlety as Munch achieves (the answer is clearly no, though I will still try), but if I don't I will probably scrap this idea because I don't want to risk not having the effect I want on my viewers.]]> 2018-04-20 03:07:41 UTC https://padlet.com/henrique_rente/tg1tzf9an1ep/wish/253687078