This summer my friends and I are taking a trip to six flags to celebrate graduating college. Below is a site of the theme park containing all of its attrations as well as information concerning the location.
Six Flags
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
London, England
Yet another travel destination was to London, England. During the Thanksgiving Break of last year I traveled to the city. During my time in London, I visited many of its historic sites including Parliament. Below is an image of the location.
Sagrada Familia, Spain
During my Sophomore year of High School I traveled through Spain. One particular area we traveled to was Barcelona which contained many historic sites. Particularly, the Sagrada Familia. Below is an image of the ancient religious center.
Vintage Fashion Advertisements
Ever since I wrote my Thesis essay on haute couture fashion I became fashinated with vintage fashion ads. Similar to the clothing advertisemtns we see today, later ads showcased the beauty and artistic quality of the clothing. The designers were an image of the present fashion.
Lily Pulitzer
Some of my favorite prints are from the Lily Pulitzer brand. The simplistic and classic patterns are appealing to all ages.
Swimming
From a young age I was a swimmer. I competed pretty much my entire life even throughout high school and the beginning of college. The sport is very time consuming often having practice twice a day. I have made a lot of friends through the sport and continue to swim however not competitively.
Sex anf the City Quote
“Maybe some women aren't meant to be tamed. Maybe they just need to run free til they find someone just as wild to run with them.”
Fashion Runway
The Runway is a way in which designers showcase their collections. During Fashion Week or a private collection, audiences are able to see the new styles. A Runway is both an exhibition of fashion and art.
Diane von Furstenberg
The Diane von Furstenberg website, is not only used to shop online but to view ideas of an upcoming seasons. Diane von Furstenberg is a revolutionary designer that continues to inspire fashion. Her styles are an new and fresh, however maintaining a classic appeal. I often view her website for my own fashion ideas. Below is a link to the designers website.
Diane von Furstenberg
Diane von Furstenberg
The Food Network
Another one of my favorite channels on television is the Food Network. Below is a link to the channels website.
The Food Network
The Food Network
The Soup
One of my favorite TV shows is the Soup, on the E! Network. It airs on Fridays at 10:00pm and showcases funny moments that happened on TV throughout the past week.
Out of Class Art Event Two
Scholar Day “Glass Blowing Demonstration” by Kris Hauser and John Verna.
The first annual scholar day was held on Friday May 9th. The college gave students the opportunity to present their work to students and faculty. The event exhibited a wide variety of events including, art works, poster presentations and lectures. One showcase in particular was the glass blowing presentation by students Kris Hauser and Jon Verna. Unlike creating a sculpture or a clay pot by oneself, glasswork is developed with the help of a fellow partner. This was evident during the glass blowing presentation when audiences saw at first hand, that one can not single handedly create glass art by themselves. Both Kris Hauser and John Vera demonstrated, how with the help of a partner, glass is created. First a small bit is gathered on a blowpipe then rolled on the martyring table and taken back to gather more glass. The demonstrators make note that the hot glass must stay constantly moving around in a circular motion in order maintain its shape. Following its second gather and rolling on the martyring table, it is taken to be shaped, and then blown into. Once a bubble is formed it is up to the artist to decide the shape and decoration of the glass. Often color can be added using grit, and more glass can be added to the original bubble to expand its shape. The glass however must be kept hot constantly in the “glory hole,” in order not to crack the glass. Once the artist achieves their desired design a bit is made once again by the partner and fastened to the top of the glass. Once the fastening is cooled, it is broken off. Now the glass is almost complete and can be shaped into any design. Finally the glass is cooled at the fastened end, broken off and placed in the kiln.
The first annual scholar day was held on Friday May 9th. The college gave students the opportunity to present their work to students and faculty. The event exhibited a wide variety of events including, art works, poster presentations and lectures. One showcase in particular was the glass blowing presentation by students Kris Hauser and Jon Verna. Unlike creating a sculpture or a clay pot by oneself, glasswork is developed with the help of a fellow partner. This was evident during the glass blowing presentation when audiences saw at first hand, that one can not single handedly create glass art by themselves. Both Kris Hauser and John Vera demonstrated, how with the help of a partner, glass is created. First a small bit is gathered on a blowpipe then rolled on the martyring table and taken back to gather more glass. The demonstrators make note that the hot glass must stay constantly moving around in a circular motion in order maintain its shape. Following its second gather and rolling on the martyring table, it is taken to be shaped, and then blown into. Once a bubble is formed it is up to the artist to decide the shape and decoration of the glass. Often color can be added using grit, and more glass can be added to the original bubble to expand its shape. The glass however must be kept hot constantly in the “glory hole,” in order not to crack the glass. Once the artist achieves their desired design a bit is made once again by the partner and fastened to the top of the glass. Once the fastening is cooled, it is broken off. Now the glass is almost complete and can be shaped into any design. Finally the glass is cooled at the fastened end, broken off and placed in the kiln.
Out of Class Art Event One
The Senior Show II
Senior projects were showcased in the Foreman Gallery beginning with the first Senior presentation on Thursday, April 17th. The second Senior Show I attended took place on May 8th and held in the gallery until May 24th. Within the Foreman Gallery there was a variety of art presented to the audience. Some of the senior artists in particular caught my eye. “Life is tough so we pull the wool over our eyes” by Jessie Lieberman. The large stuffed elephant was an eye-catching image in the Foreman Gallery for the Senior Show II. Senior Art Major, Jessie Lieberman created an elephant made of fabric, recycled paper, wood, packing material, saw dust, plastic bags, lighting, sound, a needle and thread. The intention of the art the student states was, “to preserve time a particular state, infancy, eyes that look forward.” “The Alternative” by Jessica Spense. Immediately, the audience is drawn to the array of fashions on display in the upper section of the gallery. Jessica Spence, a Senior Art major showcased her dresses as a blend of the worlds of fashion and art. The artist explores an alternative avenue that is not commonly scene as she combines fashion into the culture in which she is living in. Photographs were taken of models dressed in Jessica’s fashion surrounded by the common habitat she has been living in while attending Hartwick College. Oneonta, New York was the inspiration for her clothing as well as the commonly scene desired fashions of today.
Senior projects were showcased in the Foreman Gallery beginning with the first Senior presentation on Thursday, April 17th. The second Senior Show I attended took place on May 8th and held in the gallery until May 24th. Within the Foreman Gallery there was a variety of art presented to the audience. Some of the senior artists in particular caught my eye. “Life is tough so we pull the wool over our eyes” by Jessie Lieberman. The large stuffed elephant was an eye-catching image in the Foreman Gallery for the Senior Show II. Senior Art Major, Jessie Lieberman created an elephant made of fabric, recycled paper, wood, packing material, saw dust, plastic bags, lighting, sound, a needle and thread. The intention of the art the student states was, “to preserve time a particular state, infancy, eyes that look forward.” “The Alternative” by Jessica Spense. Immediately, the audience is drawn to the array of fashions on display in the upper section of the gallery. Jessica Spence, a Senior Art major showcased her dresses as a blend of the worlds of fashion and art. The artist explores an alternative avenue that is not commonly scene as she combines fashion into the culture in which she is living in. Photographs were taken of models dressed in Jessica’s fashion surrounded by the common habitat she has been living in while attending Hartwick College. Oneonta, New York was the inspiration for her clothing as well as the commonly scene desired fashions of today.
Hydrangea
One of my favorite flowers is the hydrangea not only for their beauty but wonderful smell as well.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Bergdorf Goodman
I am fashinated with the windows outside Bergdorf Goodman in New York City. The speciality department store showcases their apparel in an artistic form. Clothing is not simply placed on the manequins rather displayed with a certain style and theme.
Shopping Website
On of my new favorite shopping websites is Chickdowntown.com. There is a variety of designers that showcase the latest trends in fashion.
Chickdowntown
Chickdowntown
Jewelry
Recently, the trend in jewelry has been monogramed pendent necklaces. Designer Helen Ficalora has introduced the jewelry trend to the public with the images seen on her website.
Helen Ficalora
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