Jo Melo
Martin Creed not only makes visual art and turns ready made objects into art, but he also makes music! If you could have a theme song for your life what would it be? You could visually show us the feel of the music you imagine.
Theaster Gates encourages us to look at things we normally wouldn’t look at. What is one thing you feel should become more popular and well known? Would it be on the mainstream media or would it be something that is known like traditional storytelling by word of mouth?
Martin Creed has a fun way of exploring art. He takes the normal and makes it exciting. What is one thing that you wish to add some fun magic flare to? In your own artistic medium, show us a before and after of the thing you wish to make fun. This could be an object, a place or even a concept! The world is your playground.
Theaster Gates encourages us to look at things we normally wouldn’t look at. What is one thing you feel should become more popular and well known? Would it be on the mainstream media or would it be something that is known like traditional storytelling by word of mouth? Use your creativity and craft to share what that thing would be and why it deserves to be more well known.
"Build A Garden" Community is a strong theme for Theaster Gates. From connecting with his art or creating Artist Retreats, he is always finding a way to connect with his community. What is one thing you would love to do for your community?
Theaster Gates has us look at life in a different perspective. Something ordinary can become extraordinary. Find an object in your home that you are comfortable turning into a work of art and beautify it. What was the object before you tampered with it? What changes did you make to make it just more special? (Before)
(After)
Taylor Mac explores the theme of identity. Judy is always expressing Judy's identity through masks, costumes and much more. How would you share your identity? You can make a mask, do a portrait, create a dance move, act out a monologue. What makes you the amazing person that you are?
Lynn Nottage looks to the past in order to inspire her works. With that in mind, think of your favorite summer memory. What was happening? What sounds did you hear? What flavors did you taste?
when there were fireflies
darkness became wonder
summer air was magic
the stars sunk down to earth itself
summer had come
bringing with her
the warmth
sun
long stretches of evening shadows
sorbet sunsets
and finally
warm summer nights
all was right
when there were fireflies