Art Show- Parker Sheppard

Overall, I was amazed to see what some of the students here at Butler could do. The creativity and artistic ability was very eye-opening. There were very unique pieces of work and I thought each work was very different than the rest. My favorite was a picture/drawing was of a memory lane. I don't quite remember what the exact title of the piece was, but it was very appealing to my eye. It had mixes of the actual picture of the lane and also mixes of actual drawings of the lane, so it consisted of a bunch of pieces of the photograph and drawing. The fact that it had two types of art appealed to my eyes. PLAY will stick with me throughout my life by giving me reminders that is ok to be creative and put yourself out there. Those are the most successful people in this world.

Silhouette Project- Parker Sheppard

I found this project somewhat easy for me. I went through my daily routine and observed what I need and want I like. The results I found were very interesting. The items which I needed were seemed a little dull and boring, compared to what I wanted. The items I wanted appeared very bright in color and appealed to my eyes. This could be a reason that I typically buy them. The inside of my silhouette describes the items which I like and not technically needed. These are mainly my favorite snacks and food. The outside of my silhouette are items which I need instead of wanting. Body wash, gas, clothes, and golf balls are some of which are included. For the most part, I had fun doing this project and I look forward to the next project!

Parker Sheppard-Art Proposal Reflection

I had a great time completing this project and i owe much of that to Courtney and Trent. They worked hard on the project and completed everything on time. I liked the idea of coming up with something unique and about self reflection. I though the bell tower was a perfect place for our art piece and i feel as if it would add more contrast to the Holcomb Garden area by the bell tower. All in all, this project was a fun way to get creative and artsy at the same time.

Courtney, Parker, and Trent- Public Art Proposal

“REFLECTION”
The public art piece we would like to propose for the Butler University campus is entitled “Reflection.” The location for “Reflection” is proposed to be on the steps of the bell tower on the north end of the campus. This location was chosen as a prime spot for an art piece that will encourage personal reflection. The area is surrounded by nature promoting peace and tranquility and the bell towers, which sound at the passing of every hour symbolically representing the passing of time throughout one’s journey of reflection. Out of respect for the tradition and history of the bell tower, this piece would be a temporary public art piece put on display during the month of May which is generally fair-weathered. The art piece itself would be composed of four mirror frames and one large cylindrical mirror. Each mirror frame would rest upon each of the four platforms on the steps leading up to the bell tower culminating with the cylindrical mirror directly underneath the bell tower. The proposed materials of the mirrors are black-coated wooden frames with stainless steel pieces to serve as a mirror, for safety purposes. Attaching the mirrors to the stairs would be done much in the same manner as a free-standing mirror is held upright; the mirror frames would be attached to another wood stand.
The four mirrors represent the path of discovery of self throughout one’s four-year, or more, journey at Butler. The unfinished mirrors represent the “pieces of the puzzle” to one’s life as well as the increasingly more difficult stages of each school year. The round mirror underneath the bell tower symbolizes the culmination of discovery of oneself, career path, purpose, et cetera or at least seeing oneself in a different manner.
Adding this piece to the Butler campus for the proposed month of May would add interest to the area and increase its value as a place for reflection and thought. The bell tower is already a visitor attraction; “Reflection” would be another point of interest and conversation piece. “Reflection” being installed in May, the month of commencement, could also symbolize and help celebrate the journey of Butler in students in their path of self-discovery past, present, and future.

Parker Sheppard-Play-Doh and Creativity

I would never in a million years expect to play with Play Doh in a college class. This experience really opened up my eyes and taught me that everyone has creativity somewhere in their brain. The ability to come up with ideas and thoughts to achieve things is what i think will stay with you forever and bring success in future years. The article says that there is no time for creativity in the schools curriculum. I feel there is always room for creativity and changing up the guidelines to fit in a simple creative thinking time is a wise thing to do.