Journal of Everyday Encounter with Art by Ellie Dawson

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Matcha Latte. Location: Joes coffee shop

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"Geometric Butterfly" Location: congress ave.

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"RIDE Wheel" Location: RIDE Indoor Cycling

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"Mural in a Building". Location: Brazos Street

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"Peace. Love. Austin." Location: 2nd Street

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"Colorful Intricate Path" Location: Congress.

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How are the types of visual art you encounter daily different from one another? How could we categorize the art you found in your daily life?

elliedawsn1 — 2024-09-18 14:26:12 UTC

There are many different types of visual art in my daily life, most of what I see or notice is musical since I work in the workout industry and am constantly moving my body to music. I also noticed a lot of art in my daily life walking on the streets which differs in ways such as how I consume it (visual vs audible) and in the settings I encounter it. The art I found in my daily life were both visual and audible.

Does the process of looking for art change anything about the way you move or interact with the world? As you recorded what you saw, did your connection to the world change in any way?

elliedawsn1 — 2024-09-18 14:28:55 UTC

As I searched for art in my daily life I noticed the more I looked the more I encountered. I'm hoping this exercise makes me more aware of the art that is all around me and as I practice searching and seeking I will find and appreciate the art that is all around me. I also think looking for visual art changes your perspective on what art can be. For example the matcha latte I would rarely pick up my coffee and think of it as art until I go out and search!