The piece I am proposing here would be on the wall of an academic building, preferably the library. I should win this, because the art is simple, but the idea is complex and full of a metaphorical meaning. It is a winner because it interacts with the structure of the building. The idea with this piece is that students are climbing ladders on their path to greatness. There is much adversity to overcome in academics and it is a difficult climb. But, at the top is your degree, and the rest of your life waiting for you. In studying the other art collections, especially the UCSD art collection, it seemed as if the art in which academia was shown were the most popular. They were done by students and are shown before students, so it does make sense. It would be perfect on the wall of the library because learning is the ultimate purpose of the library itself. This piece helps students to get a physical and visual understanding of their purpose at school and the struggles they have to overcome in order to succeed mentally. When I first saw this wall, that is what I thought of. It almost seems as an opportunity to climb, or to jump from window to window. So I decided to make that a reality by adding silhouettes climbing ladders to greatness.
-Frederick Ghosn
Nice positive message, and the imagery does a good job of communicating that. The color palette used also adds visual interest to an otherwise dull concrete building. Great use of the building's size too.
ReplyDelete-Michael Tam
I like the idea behind this. Good job!
ReplyDelete-Nicole Meinholz
That looks like quite a climb. From the looks of it, it may seem a tad risky but certainly not impossible. Very nice work there.
ReplyDelete- Wesley Krawczyk
Great idea and a great sentiment. Very well done, colorful.
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ReplyDeleteI like the idea of the academic lifecycle as a climb to where you want to be and the effort it takes to get there. Nice job!
ReplyDelete-Valerie Vardaro
I like the direct comparison to overcoming trials to that of latter rungs.
ReplyDeleteNick Frelin Mult 121
It's the strongest idea, very nice work.
ReplyDeleteInteresting idea, I like how you have the mural "interacting" with the physical elements of the building.
ReplyDelete- Jennifer Pranskevich
I really like this. It is like climbing the ladder to the top in your successes in life.
ReplyDeleteNic Cunningham
DeleteFun and playful mural to keep students looking at the prize at the end. Good work!
ReplyDelete- Lisa Oschmann
Awesome, Simple and powerful.
ReplyDeleteYour idea is great and so cute!! - Hae Mi Lee
ReplyDeleteI like how you used the elements of the building as elements in your art - Paul Santillan
ReplyDeleteI liked the interaction between the two elements you played with: imagery and structure.
ReplyDelete- Lorena Verduzco
As a student this is very inspiring to me -Rocio Sandoval
ReplyDeleteLove how your mural tells a story & incorporates a playful feel to it!
ReplyDelete- Melanie Carpio
Very interesting! It defines us as students. The stairs was a great idea!
ReplyDelete-Edith Gonzalez
very super playful!, i like fun murals
ReplyDelete-Aida Rodriguez
Loved your color choices and placement of the graduate.. Very nicely done.
ReplyDeleteGeri Bartusch
Love the simplicity of the design and the use of colors. Words aren't even needed to help convey your concept - very well done!
ReplyDelete-Alwyn Sekhri
WOW, NICE JOB! TOTAL WINNER GUARANTEED! -Frederick Ghosn
ReplyDeleteCool. this reminds me of NYC! WTG! Crystal Trenkle
ReplyDeleteWithout the mural it looks like a jail house. But with it , it's a banksy, a work of art
ReplyDeleteForgot to put my name tony lo
Deletegreat idea!! I would finish every ladder in a window, so there is a place where to step
ReplyDeleteNydia Bucci
I like the design and the bright colors really transform that ugly slab of gray.
ReplyDelete-Walker Anderson
I like how you translated a saying (climbing the latter to success) into a visual representation.
ReplyDelete- Rachel Goetz
I love the colored images of the men climbing the ladders! It reminds me of the game "shoots and ladders" and also sends a nice message to keep climbing the "educational ladder" if you will.
ReplyDelete-Brittany Garcia
Colorful and cool representation of climbing to success.
ReplyDelete- Ed Skillion
Your portrayed your message with this piece very well!
ReplyDelete-Jenny Truong
An amusing design to say the least.
ReplyDelete-Phong Phan
I like this idea, It is cool.
ReplyDeleteYa-Li Huang