It seems like our show will be an interesting mix of work.

I appreciated the comment about distancing the pads for people to step. I hadn't thought of that and it might help my initiative, complicating the idea of "doing multiculturalism".

I'm looking forward to all of the work. Julie W's paintings look really good. I think the card that states the url of the "event" or "album" is a good idea. I wonder how the larger painting will complement the grid of smaller paintings within the gallery (its placement). I'm curious about the context which the documentary photographs will be placed as well as the additional images which were not included in the edit presented on Friday. I hope there will be more because I couldn't really understand a sense of place from the images so far. Jeff's piece sounds like it will be more dynamic than before. The bunk bed seems like an interesting idea. It immediately reminds me of childhood (I have a bunk-bed at home too). I still wonder how the "5-senses" could be pushed towards some critical end or attain some constructive purpose along with its experiential value. I really like the graphic design map. It looks very clean, but a little confusing to read. I think the 3 paintings about mechanical processes could be strengthened. Maybe you could touch them up in a few areas or add more compelling colors, unless they're designed to be somewhat sterile looking. I like Priyam's woodcut prints. Maybe the tile idea could be pushed further (a large painting comprised of tiles?). I was very interested in the mock interior spaces, although it didn't really seem like you were going to use them.

Below is a compilation of various screen shots taken from different instances of engagement. Utilizing a base similar to a Dance Dance Revolution platform, viewers will interact with the work by stepping on either available four corners. Upon step, an embedded sensor will trigger a projection of videos at random. As one's connotative and denotative processes are culturally specific, the viewer will extract unique meanings from the juxtaposition of various videos. Although the extracted meaning is specific and individual, the piece hinges on a collective participation to function at its full capacity as the imagery becomes even more random when different corners are activated simultaneously. Utilizing media relevant to "my generation" and rooted in personal experiences, I attempt to engage the viewer through the lens of anonymity that seems to sustain and cultivate interpersonal significance.

I intend to use 4 projectors and four walls. Audio will be included.

Group Review 2

This weeks crit went well. Many people left early, which allowed for more critical engagement with our work so far. Jeff Masino described his work with more detail than previously. He is still interested in juxtaposing 2 images (one still the other video) and interested in incorporating sound. He is considering building a viewing space and perhaps projecting onto the ceiling. Julie Wongbangdu is still making "Facebook Paintings" and has decided to limit the number of large scale works. She is also finding ways to incorporate the light or glare on computer screens into her color palate. Priyam is creating paintings related to the dreams with various washes. She plans to use woodcuts.

Jeff Masino: I think Paul Chan would be interesting to check out. I feel like the work could benefit, if there were some kind of comment or larger idea that it sought to address. However, it is interesting in its abstraction.

Julie W: I really like your idea so far. I am curious to see how they will look. I enjoy your painting style and don't really have/nor can make any kinds of suggestions. Although, your plans to incorporate the actual website (Facebook) seems a bit unclear to me.

Priyam: I think Paul's comments in the previous crit were really useful, at least for me to understand your process and the resulting work. So far, I enjoy the atmospheric and washed out quality of the pieces. How would you display them? Would you frame them or tack them up? I feel like this decision is important to the conceptual initiatives of your work.

Group Review 1

Jeff Masino: Photo/sound based work that intends to "stimulate all the senses". I wonder how the booth/sculptural element could be included. I'm curious about the dreams. Maybe you could provide a wall piece/write up or incorporate it better into the actual piece (one of the juxtaposed projections). I was confused by that the most. Also, the vibrations seemed tricky, but I'm not too familiar with how that works.

Priyam: Paintings/Woodcuts: I wonder how the work would hold the wall, if there are only 6 @ a small size. Would they be displayed in a way that shows their relationship?

Kerry: Traditional Ceremony: I think adding a facade (whatever the places you visit during the ceremony look like) or some additional element to the door would assist the work. A video of a performance or a performance the day of the opening would be nice.

JulieW: Internet Paintings: I like the smaller paintings, but the larger one seemed more effective. The captions will probably be very important to inform the viewer that the images are taken from Facebook (or any social networking website). Aside from the captions, I think any apparent relation to the actual website would dilute the work.

7 Days in the Art World, Points of Interest
"The Crit"
-The crit's length
-The dog at the crit
-The described environment
-Chris Burden's comment about performance art