Art410: Post #7

Research on Google Earth...

Interesting Google Earth project #1

Interesting Google Earth project #2

Artists working in mapping:

http://www.saulgallery.com/chronicle/uncharted_territory.html

http://www.speronewestwater.com/cgi-bin/iowa/works/record.html?record=1206&large=1

GeoSpatial Message:

http://www.geogreeting.com/view.html?yGyyUkBDOLKa

Art410: Post #6

Google Earth Project...

I decided on documenting the Blink 182 concert for the project, I knew how busy I was going to be that day so it worked out well when it came to tracking a nice set of placemarks. The day began early due to the fact that Blink was going to have a meet and greet at the T-Mobile store in Sunnyvale before the show. As a result, my friends and I wanted to guarantee ourselves the opportunity in meeting the band so we got to the T-Mobile store at around 6:30AM. In addition, my friends Isaac and Juan had a soccer game that afternoon so we had to be back just in time for the game. Then our plan was to find a place to eat and head over to Mountain View for the concert because by then the first band would have been already playing. Anyways, I don't want to give too much away so check out my Google Earth tour for all the details. Hope you enjoy!

My kmz file for the tour:
click here and take the tour!

You will have to have Google Earth on your computer. If you don't have it, go to:
Google Earth Download


In brief, I guess the perfect way to describe the way I used Google Earth for the project is as a daily planner or album type.

Art410: Post #5

Experiences on Google Earth...

I haven't really had any trouble with Google Earth yet, I've worked with it before in my Geography class a few years ago. We mostly looked at the terrain and elevations back then though; also, I think we were using the older version of Google Earth too because I don't remember it having that many options under "layers". Although I haven't had any struggles with Google Earth, I have had issues with Panoramio. Is it suppose to make a completely new "placemark" when you add it into Google Earth? I just don't get it, it's too difficult for me. I tried using Photobucket and luckily it worked fine. If you guys are having a hard time with Panoramio or Picasa just use Photobucket! They provide a HTML code and all you have to do is copy and paste it into your already made "placemark" in Google Earth.

Art410: Post #4

Update on Ideas...

Turns out we're not going to the wedding, Francisco realized he is on a tight budget and can't afford to take a trip (completely understandable). Well, I guess that crosses out mapping down our trip to Three Rivers, CA. You know what? Tomorrow should be packed with interesting "placemarks" since I'm going to see Blink 182 at The Shoreline Amphitheatre. Plus, I just found out about a meet and greet in Sunnyvale, CA that Live 105 (the local radio station) is holding for Blink. I think I know what I'm going to do for my project!

Art410: Post #3

Hmm... ideas for my Google Earth project...

My friend Francisco and I might be going down to Three Rivers, CA for my friend Natalia's wedding this weekend on the 12th. Perhaps I could map out our route to the wedding along with all the pit-stops we're bound to make. That could be a good presentation, right?

Another idea that's been floating in mind has been a Google Earth presentation on my favorite top 10 shows I've ever been to. I've taken photos and videos of practically every concert I've been to, so it'll only be a matter of gathering everything together. It'd be nice to have something visually organized, I've always wanted to create some sort of scrapbook that contained all of my ticket stubs, photos, and souvenirs from over the years. This could be a small step towards that goal of mine. We'll see what happens!

Art410: Post #2

While searching for a conceptual artist from Mexico, I encountered Francis Alÿs from Antwerp, Belgium. Although he isn't necessarily a native, he has lived in Mexico City since 1986. His preferred medium tends to be installations of videos, photographs, writings, paintings, and animation. One particular installation that I enjoyed very much was his short film named Paradox of Praxis 1 which is centered around a block of ice that he kicks around Mexico City until it melts completely. I haven't been able to find the actual film, but I've seen screen shots and it's truly magnificent. Apparently, Alÿs' intentions were to measure time and existence. Here is a couple of screen shots from Paradox of Praxis 1:

p.s. if you're interested in seeing more of Alÿs' works I'll post links on my Delicious account, so check that out!

Art410: Post #1

In response to Paragraphs on Conceptual Art by Sol Lewitt...

Although Lewitt was incredibly condescending with many of his statements, I agreed with much of his ramblings in regards to conceptual art. When talking about the importance of having a meaning behind an art piece, Lewitt said, "Different people will understand the same thing in a different way." In return, no matter what the artist initiates the meaning behind the artwork to be, it's never going to be confined to only that meaning. I completely agreed with this statement because I thought of it in relation to lyrics; although a songwriter will have his/her own meanings behind the song, the fans will always connect in various ways with the song. Now I know lyrics wouldn't really be classified as conceptual art, but this idea stretches far beyond only conceptual art and can be said about any type of art.

Another statement that stood out when reading Lewitt's writing was how not only the final result of an art piece was of great importance, but as well as the process that was taken in account when creating the artwork. I remember assembling a mosaic for one of my art classes a few years ago and taking photos of the art piece as I went along in completing it. I thought it would be interesting to see the steps that I went through to create the final result of the mosaic, and I cherished them just as much as the final result. I thought I'd share them just so you'd get a visual: