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Inspiring Architecture - Katherine Estudillo

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Architecture students spend many hours a day in their classrooms. Studio classes are usually about four hours a day, multiple days a week, and the drafting and other related classes are also long and tedious. The time that is spent in the classroom usually extends beyond the actual time spent in class. It is not atypical for architecture students to sleep minimally and spend 10-20 hours a day on their projects, especially when there is a deadline.  These students need inspiration to keep their spirits up and to encourage them to greatness. To get outside of the classroom and see an image of inspiring architecture would be beneficial to all of them.


The art on the wall is a rendering of the de Young Museum in San Francisco, which was designed by the architecture firm Herzog and de Meuron. This building has won international acclaim and is an exemplary piece of modern architecture.  This particular piece of architecture as a work of art will help these architecture students refocus and persevere. 

-Katherine Estudillo

Celebrate Life with Art and Culture - Jose Moreno

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I am proposing the following piece to inspire all to celebrate life with art and culture.  My inspiration for this piece came out of admiration of works and styles from the murals of Chicano Park, Shepard Fairey, and the urban style of the famous and ever so secretive Banksy.  This piece will definitely bring life and color to the Mesa College Art Center.  Hopefully it can help to inspire future artist and also the appreciation of art and culture on campus.  I believe Mesa College would be a perfect place to install such a piece as it is rich in diversity.

Thank you,

Jose Moreno

Dive In to School - Geri Bartusch

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Why go back to school after you retire? According to Ellen Freudenheim, baby boomers are returning to school for several reasons. She listed twelve reasons in her article but I returned to live out my dream. I retired after 30 years and was inspired to go back and dive in. I believe everyone needs a little inspiration, hope and to be able to visualize that your dreams are within reach, no matter what your age, if you just take that first step. Just "Dive in to a school" and watch the magic take place right in front of your eyes.
 I originally posted "Take the Climb" and after reviewing the comments decided to post my original piece but the concepts are identical. Education is priceless and knowledge can not be taken away, no matter the state of our economy.

Geri Bartusch

"Unity" – Katimarie Morse

Although this structure is now mostly surrounded by staff parking, it still remains a vital and visible part of the Mesa College campus. I propose a change of scene to this structure, which is lacking in zest. Through this art project, inspirations of the importance of unity and bonding will take place. It is crucial for teachers and students to be united. Both have goals: one to teach and the other to learn. Unity acts as an agent for both. It creates a positive environment in which others desire to be around. The mural I am proposing will be a constant reminder to work together, regardless of ethnicity or any other differences that may be present.

Art is powerful. It can easily be used to promote a variety of ideas. In this case, my inspirations came from the brilliant mind of artist, John Baldessari. He is known as a conceptual artist who was not afraid to take a new approach. In his work, "READ/WRITE/THINK/DREAM," he collaborated everyday items, such as books and colors, and composed a mural that would encourage students to go "beyond the day-to-day grind" and "envision new worlds".

- Katimarie Morse

Waves of Hope and Renewal

My proposed art installation is a small art mural that represents our close ties to the ocean, and the constant renewal it goes through.  The sun is represented to show our usually warm weather here in San Diego.  The mural will add character and color to this drabby building.  This mural will help make the environment more alive and energetic.  This in turn can add more enthusiasm to learn by the students. I should be awarded the bid based on the small use of space and low costs for paint resources. - Ed Skillion

The Mesa Student - T M Abunadi (MULT 121)

In the proposal I suggest we utilize new LED technology or more advances projection technologies to make better use of the walls at our school. Not only will we be able to project art, but the images will be forever changing and could potentially post important information that concerns students. In this particular piece, I feel it is an accurate representation of many Mesa students who congregate and smoke together as a social activity/break in - between classes. The student also overlooks the canyon below and is in a high position to reflect the attitude and feeling of Mesa college students.   - T M Abunadi (MULT 121)

BluePrint

Community Colleges are themed with the aspiration to achieve the "standard" conceptualized version of the American Dream. These days, many people out of work are going back to school, hoping to find new ways to generate their income. When I think of community college campuses, I see people looking for something, hoping to stumble on to a plan or "blueprint" that will point them in the right direction, or at least open a few doors.  
The image of a blue print depicting a solar panel is tuned into that heavy handed symbolism in relation to the search we're all on. It's also accurate, since a good number of new jobs in San Diego have been created by clean energy technology.
-JB

Imagine

I would like to submit this piece of art as my proposal. It would inspire those who walk by the Art building at Mesa and communicate a tribute to the most powerful element behind great works of art and accomplishments, "Imagination". I believe surrealism style art would grasp, as well as inspire, the true power and feats ones imagination is able to reach and achieve. - Jordan Gaylor

Computer Technology

My proposal is for the computer science buildings to show the history of computer technology. Other buildings would display different types of computers and hardware that have been created throughout the years.  I would want the murals to have kind of a retro look to them too show how far computer technology has progressed. - Ismael Carbajal

Sneaky Ninja

My proposal is just to make areas around the school more fun and interesting, they don't have to necessarily be in this form. Anything that would make students be more entertained while they're walking through the campus. I thought this was just a fun crazy idea and somewhat comical, his abnormal cartoon art style gives it a more fun feeling and brings the campus to life...I know it's not perfect but of course it's a proposal!

- Johnny Margott

"A Walk at the Zoo" - John O'Grady

Terry Allen's Trees for the Stuart Collection, brings to my mind the importance of preserving nature in today's changing world. I would like to see images of different animals painted onto each section of this wall at Mesa College.
This lengthy corridor is boring and offers nothing for the stressed or otherwise occupied walking student. I propose that various artists paint realistic monochromatic representations like the examples provided above.
I love to visit the Zoo, where I never get bored or stressed. A student (or teacher) walking this path would be relaxed and intrigued by nature's beauty. - John O'Grady

attractive environment

The project that I am proposing is for the inside of Mira Mesa College Library. My inspiration for this project is from Barbara Kruger in her work “Another” where she added powerful images and text to the walls and floors. She added interest and meaning to the student center, and created a space of visual pleasure. I believe by creating an environment visually attractive would evoke the attention of the students and would make learning more appealing.

Nydia Bucci

"Sunset Solace" - Crystal Trenkle

I would like to propose this mural,  and more like it,  be installed as inspiration throughout the halls and buildings of Mesa College.

With all of the tension and hurriedness college life tends to be filled with,  it is my suggestion that the administration put forth the effort to create a nurturing, calm environment for our students to grow both academically and personally with comfort and ease.

Educational institutions can often seem cold and affronting,  neither of which are a nurturing environment for  learning and growth.

Adding serene scenes to the campus will invite students to learn in a calm, uplifting manner,  giving society an opportunity to welcome peaceful, educated professionals into our workforce and world.

Peace

-Crystal Trenkle

BACON! (Do I have your attention now?) - Alwyn Sekhri

My art installation is focused on attempting to draw attention through humor.  Hundreds of students, faculty, and staff walk past this building on a daily basis on their way to another destination.  How often does anyone notice this side of the building or have a moment to take in their surroundings?  This particular image is as simple as it is straightforward - a plate of bacon.  How many people enjoy eating bacon and how long has this food been at the heart of many jokes in society.  From Homer J. Simpson's love of the food to the marketing campaigns for dog treats (Beggin Strips) - it is a universally understood food and concept.  The tag line "Everything tastes better with bacon..." is aimed at gaining attention and encouraging people to stop and take in the full image.  Does everything really taste better with bacon - many might agree and many might strongly disagree.  If a vegetarian or vegan read this statement they would probably have some strong sentiments against this claim.  However this work of art would have caused them to stop and notice that someone is trying to get their attention (hopefully in a humorous manner).
There are a variety of ways to get someone's attention - Jenny Holzer is an artist who utilizes words to provoke and gain attention for issues that she feels passionately about.  Some of these issues include torture, disease, and death.  My work of art takes a different approach - that of reaching out to everyone's sense of humor as a way to unite and draw attention.  My hope is that this type of an art installation would encourage the campus to rethink current methods of drawing a crowd and use a more positive universal form (humor!) to catch someone's attention if for only a minute...

TAKE THE CLIMB -Geri Bartusch

Why go back to school after you retire? According to Ellen Freudenheim, baby boomers are returning to school for several reasons. She listed twelve reasons in her article but I returned to live out my dream. I retired after 30 years and was inspired to go back to school and "take that climb". I believe everyone needs a little inspiration, hope and to be able to visualize that your dreams are within reach, no matter what your age, if you just take that first step. The ladder represents one step at a time. Just make that climb and imagine where you will be once you reach the top.
 I believe this image helps to imagine your goals as a reality and a definite possibility. IMAGINE!! It's all possible.

Geri Bartusch