Art Show Reflection - William Lamar

My overall impression of the art show was that people made some really great art pieces. There were many different types of artwork, it was interesting to see how different people interpreted different styles of artwork in their individual pieces.

My favorite artwork came in the form a colorful cookbook bound by thread. I was immediately drawn to this particular piece of artwork because the cover was full of color and the thread bindings were interesting. Inside, there were colorful pictures of the finished product, along with detailed descriptions of how to prepare the food. The book seemed to flow very well, there was a logical order to the different food products. I was really amazed at the high quality paper used, along with the thread bindings. The outer cover was thick paper, so the cookbook should last a really long time through several generations. This particular piece reminded me of a typical cookbook that people could easily add on to as time goes on. The thread bindings make it possible for people to add more and more recipes that they think are really great so that future generations can cook the same food. This is the main piece I would consider buying for $10 because it will last for so long, the high quality, and it can be passed down to future generations.

Student art is very important at Butler for several reasons. Some people create art for the sake of art, while others make it for economic profit or for a class. Most of the projects in the show seemed to require a lot of thought and a lot of effort. Many seemed like they would have been made without the prompting of a class. Art has many different meanings, at Butler it is important to see different perspectives on all aspects of life. Having my artwork displayed was a unique experience, I have never really had my artwork displayed in an art show before. It was interesting to see all of the silhouette projects side by side, and to compare and contrast the varying techniques used by my classmates, and how they related to my own.

Milk Project - William Lamar

The name of my milk product is "Pure & Simple". The target market of people aged 45+ would associate with the simple bottle design and simple labeling. Milk is a simple product, it only has one ingredient, but the health benefits are enormous.

On the main side of the product, there are USDA organic logos and a logo from the newly adopted food pyramid. Older people can associate with organic products because those are typically associated with healthy products. There is a food pyramid to show how milk products can fit into a well-balanced diet. The next side shows the RDA allowances for the milk product and the ingredients. This side is very simple, as it shows only what is necessary without excess information. The next side shows a recyclable logo, to represent that the product container can be recycled. This associates with older people because they are concerned about the environment and being green. The final side shows exactly what the vitamins and minerals will do for your body. People may know what calcium or Vitamin D is, but they may not know how it is beneficial for your body. This side shows exactly what is in milk, and how your body uses these vitamins and minerals for your body.

"Pure & Simple" is based upon the fact that people in this age group want a healthy product, without excess additives. The target market is very conscious about their daily calorie intake, so the fact that the product is only 100 calories is proudly displayed on the front panel. Overall, the entire product is visually appeasing because it is so simple, but there is a lot of information displayed about the health benefits of the product.

Sculpture - William Lamar

The words I was assigned were 'bulge and swell'. The inspiration for my sculpture is a house. A typical house would only have a roof that ends at the exterior walls. My house is designed with a roof that is bulging out of the top, creating a swelled look. In the world, there are many objects that seem to be over-designed for visual look only. Some of the buildings at Butler have small bulges for no real real structural reason, they are purely visual. Objects that bulge seem to have one end that is larger than it really needs to be.

Comic Strip Story- William Lamar

Puzzled, Caroline glares at her two birthday cupcakes. Expecting a pink Lamborghini, she yells about the lackluster birthday presents she received: two cupcakes and two balloons. Caroline hurls a cupcake at her mom, hitting her dead in the face, a perfect shot. Caroline runs off to eat her cupcake alone.

Silhouette Portrait- William Lamar

After reading the prompt for this assignment, I was immediately reminded of the "Great Man Theory", popularized by Thomas Carlyle, and its counter-argument by Herbert Spencer. Spencer wrote, "Before he can remake his society, his society must make him".

I thought about two opposing schools of thought: that individuals are products of the world around them; or who they are individually comes from within, regardless of environment. I feel that I am a mixture of both, being influenced greatly by the world around me, while also being an individual.

My self portrait says that while I am greatly influenced by my surroundings, I am also an individual. I tend to generally think of everything in a very linear fashion, so I chose shapes with well defined, sharp edges that were more cubic in shape. I like things to be orderly with everything having a well defined place. Upon extensive self-evaluation, I do not associate with any specific color any more than any other color. Emotionally, I think I am right in the middle, I don't really experience high or low emotional feelings. My color interaction is dynamic, so I included many colors in the shape of my portrait. My environment is very dynamic, I do not feel it could easily be given any specific shape, so all shapes in the background are organic. My outside environment has many aspects, everyone and anything can easily change it. Nature is rarely cubic and rarely has well defined lines. The colors in the background reflect how dynamic the world is, it is always changing and there are many colors. I reflected my personal interaction in the world around me by defining a line between myself and the environment, but not making that line well defined. The figure and ground can not be quickly distinguished from one another, they seem to blend together at first glance.

The most surprising thing I learned from this project is how much the outside world influences who I am currently, and who I will become in the future. I tried to think of how the outside world does not affect me, but in some way or another, I am greatly affected by it. If I was living in Alaska, I would be a much different person. If I was living in Africa during the 1600's, who I am as a person would change. I thought hard about who I am as a person and if my personality would change if my current surroundings were different.

William Lamar- Fashion/Color Reflection

1. I learned a lot about other people's fashion sense. I was in a group with two girls, so their sense of fashion was obviously much different than my own. I prefer more basic clothes, while girls seem to like clothing that are more intricately designed. Our fashion senses complimented each other in that they are all not raggedy and have a more elegant and sophisticated look to them.
2. I chose a PRL shirt with a oxford collar. It is a relatively simple design. It is checkerboard all over in blue, light blue and white. I named my line the "Intern Collection by William Lamar". I chose this name because it is designed for people that are still in college, but want to break into the business world once they graduate. Many of the pieces are suitable for a business-casual workplace, or for school. The main colors will be blue, tan, and black. I chose these colors because they compliment each other well and seem to work well with a lot of other colors.
3. I would typically wear a business suit to work in the future. My ideal position would require a suit every day. A tie may not be necessary, most days I would wear a full suit, or at the very least, a sports jacket without jeans. When at play, I will wear whatever is appropriate for the situation. It all depends on what I am doing, if it is a social gathering, I would probably wear a collared shirt. If I am working out, a t-shirt would be fine. When working out I would just wear athletic shorts or if it is a situation where that would not be appropriate, regular shorts would be fine. I will try to stay away from jean-shorts at all costs.

Public Art Pitch Reflection- William Lamar

1. If I were a Butler Alum, I would be most inclined to fund the project: "Blue's Buried Treasures". I really enjoyed the concept of having multiple pieces of public art spread across campus. As discussed in the presentation, it would provide a walking tour of our campus. The project is interactive in that users must use their problem solving skills to find out about their next destination.

2. I believe that the Jungle Jim project would require the most funding. The track would be moving, so there would be motors with multiple moving parts. The scale of the project is quite large, the track would take up a large amount of space, as well as the large statue in the middle.

3. As a group, we spent a lot of time preparing for our presentation, so I would not change any of the presentation. I believe the best part of our presentation was the pictures of the campus with the 3D wand superimposed on the pictures. This gives the viewers a realistic view of what the final product will look like.

The "Butler Bubble" Wand

According to www.butler.edu, “life at Butler goes way beyond the classroom.” There are over 115 student organizations and clubs on campus. Students are always involved on campus with things other than academics. Other than Butler’s strong extracurricular clubs and activities, Butler values tradition. From “Dominic the Donkey” being played throughout campus from fraternity windows during the holiday season to complaints about the smell and quality of the food at Atherton Union, Butler students share an emotional bond consisting of trends and traditions. One of the most popular and interesting concepts within the trends of Butler students is the “Butler Bubble.” The “Butler Bubble” is an imaginary boundary around Butler University’s campus. It represents the fact that most students at Butler do not need to venture off of campus for needs or amusement; the campus is self-sufficient, in a sense. Many students and faculty members the “Butler Bubble” as a negative concept, but we are proposing to place a piece of artwork on Butler University’s campus to make people think positively about the bubble and reinforce the opinions of people who believe in it.

The statue that represents the “Butler Bubble” will be a relatively large, yellow bubble wand. The wand will be located on the South Mall of campus, near the Star Fountain and Jordon Hall. This is a prime location for the bubble wand statue since Jordon Hall is a very popular academic building for students in all majors. Every student should be reminded of the fact that Butler acts like a large, close-knit family within a bubble. For people who are visiting Butler or are touring campus will notice the statue and may ask about its significance. Along with Butler’s outstanding academic programs, the interest in the close-knit and self-sufficient community on Butler’s campus may allow prospective incoming students to choose Butler as the university that they will attend.

The “Butler Bubble” wand statue would be an asset to Butler campus because it symbolizes the common bond that students share with each other. Since everyone’s college experience is somewhat different than each other’s and everyone interprets artwork differently, the “Butler Bubble” statue can be a piece of public artwork that can be enjoyed by all.

William Lamar - Paper Value Project

I increased the value of a sheet of paper by making it desirable to a lot of people. I brainstormed ideas as to how companies increase the value of their products and decided to use as many techniques as possible to increase the value even more. The testimonial section lets people know that others also believe the product is good. Celebrity endorsements add to this effect. The no risk guarantee lets people know that this is a quality product, inferior products do not have the same guarantees. I was able to increase the paper's emotional, monetary and spiritual value to the consumer.