Breath of Fresh Art

 Materials: 3/8” nylon rope, water soluble black ink, multimedia paper. Processes: I let the frayed end of the rope absorb ink then dry. I then then cut it to an appropriate length and tied a simplified knot Ideas: Just like the rope transitions from frayed dark to light, our flawed minds can be constructed to be organized and useful. I wanted to contrast the constructive knot with the destructive frayed end.

 Materials: Multimedia paper, black paper, printer with printer paper, glue, wire (this will be in the finished piece) Processes: I printed out the thinker and drew a weightlifter silhouette on white copy paper and taped that to black paper then cut both out using a pocketknife. I then adjusted the positions and glued them down. Ideas: I wanted to contrast a simple contemplative lifestyle with a more physical and active lifestyle, or simply brains v brawn. I would like to add zigzag wire of different color coming from each to represent the different energy that comes out of each lifestyle. I don’t want to say that strength or intelligence is better or that one cannot have both. Instead I want to show that they are distinct.