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 My street art shows the good and evil, light and darkness of people.

 My inspiration comes from people’s moral compass and actions, though I was just looking around for ideas and stumbled upon this.

 I picked that certain location because it shows my work and what I have accomplished recently and what I’ve worked for, and the experiences that I have so far and that’s coming soon in the future.

 This wasn’t really the thing that changed my perspective of art, it was the lesson in class, and what I’ve learned, also the things that I learned online.

The meaning of the work I created is to show people that you're never really alone even if you think you are. What you say and what you do always seems to comes back to other people. mainly the ones you didn’t want to tell.

What inspired my work were the adults in my life. Every since I was little, I was always told not to talk about people behind their back. First of all, it is rude and also that person will almost l always find out.

The reason why I put my artwork on the corner of the hallway is because I it’s somewhat out of sight if you don’t look hard, but it’s always there. You wouldn’t think if you're talking about something or someone and someone walks by and over hears. They will and up telling other people. You never know when you are alone.

This project change my perception of Art by showing me that there is almost a deeper meaning of everything you see. I always thought when I saw street art or a little drawing someone made it was just because they were bored, but no. Something that is silly and meaningless you you can mean the world to whoever created it.

The meaning for my art was originally was Spiders has fangs which means That spiders are very dangerous to other creatures. Also i like spiders so i wanted to do something themed on them.

A video I saw about spiders fighting certain insects. Made me think that spiders are dangerous and watch out for their fangs if you're a preying mantis or other things smaller then the spider you're fighting

I thought of the meaning and that I want people to watch or look at my art on a t.v. or on a computer where I saw the info

I always thought highly of art and science but my perspective hasn’t changed on the matter i can see now that most people like what they do and It looks cool even if it's illegal

It shows me that every piece of modern art i see has a meaning and a purpose and shows us that the art can come in many forms and they do not need to be big structures.

Valerie Geleplay

Mr.Hussey

American History

27 April 2016

On April 26th, 2016, I got a chance to work with the Committee of Seventy to see how primary elections truly work..no word of the mouth but eye to eye experience. The primary election did not turn out to be what I expected, I thought the polling places would be located in different types. For example, me and two of my peers Shanni-kie Watson and Anaiah Davis visit places like McCreesh Recreation Center, Tilden Middle School, Catharine Elementary School and Morton School. I didn’t know that elections could take place in places like that I thought they would be held in office buildings not around the communities. The election to me was also very straightforward, you would go in the booth, vote for the candidate of your choice, receive your “ I voted today” sticker and walk out. Pretty straightforward right?

Another, thing I took from this experience was knowledge. When we were walking around meeting voters around our community and ask them questions I got a chance to get more insight on voting in case I would like to vote in the future. I learned the difference between popular and electoral votes, I learned that popular votes are what makes the electoral vote so our votes did help make a change even though it didn’t seem like it at first. When we walked around asking voters if they would like to answer a few questions on our survey provided by the Committee of Seventy a lot of people shut us down but a few were interested. I did not know that voting could be so secretive, I guess it was because we were with the Committee of Seventy and they’re known for being the ones that report when polling places weren’t organized or well instructed. Be sides the rejections we met a lot of nice people from the community. We even met a guy that ran one of the polling places and he helped us get a better understanding on how the voting machines looks and what to do and how to do it. If I had an opportunity to visit more polling places and meet candidates running in the election I’d would.

Jada Thomas

Mr.Hussey

Am.Hist

During my election day volunteering, I walked around my neighborhood before going to my polling place. I heard a lot of megaphones,promoting the candidates that were running, and it kind of reminded me of the Hunger Games, the way the car was riding down the street, yelling out the big important message. I then went to a recreation called Dorothy Emanuel and it is located in the 50th ward. There are quite a few polling places around my house. When I got there I looked around at the giant pieces of pink paper on the wall. I also spoke to some of the people who were outside of the polling place promoting the candidate of their choice. I met a lot of everyday people, who are interested in the common good of their community. The experience I had kind of took me by surprise, honestly because I didn't really think that people took voting that serious unless it was for the President of course. It made me feel important to be involved in an election in Philadelphia. My experience was also a learning experience. I definitely learned that not everybody wants to talk, even if they are sitting around doing nothing. I don't really have any questions about elections, but I would like to know why can't people vote from home. Why can't they download an app or call in there votes. I think that would be an interesting way to advance voting technology

The title of our artwork is “Different Stages”. It means that everyone is different and everyone is developing in different ways and at their own pace.

What inspired your work?

Friendship inspired our art work, for a long time we have been trying to see how we can all be the same until we realized that we are all at different stages and we came to a conclusion that we are all at different stages and we will soon grow into our full potential. So we all agreed to draw the a flower growing through its different stages until it was full grown 

Why did you choose the location you chose?

We chose our location because it was an area that was empty with a blue background and it made the image pop more. 

How did this project change your perception of Art?

This project made us  realized that we can use our lives as inspiration for our artwork Also,.In the beginning, we didn’t think art really had a deep meaning. But now since we experience the critical thought process we understand that art has a bigger purpose than to just be seen. 

How did this project change your perception of Art you see as you travel around the city?

The project changed our perception of the way we viewed art as we traveled because it wasn’t just patterns and bold colors it was more of a statement trying to be perceived.

The title of our artwork is “Different Stages”. It means that everyone is different and everyone is developing in different ways and at their own pace. This artwork was inspired by our friendship. For a long time we have been trying to see how we can all be the same, until we realized that we are all at different stages and we came to a conclusion that from our different stages and we will soon grow into our full potential. So we all agreed to draw the a flower growing through its different stages until it was full grown.

Our work is displayed on the right side of the third floor on the blue wall across from the windows. We chose this location because it was an area that was empty, which meant the viewer's attention will be focused on our work.The  blue background made the image pop more also.

Before this project, we didn't think very deeply about art. In the beginning, we didn’t think art really had a deep meaning. But now since we experience the critical thought process we understand that art has a bigger purpose than to just be seen. We also learned that we can use our lives as inspiration for our artwork. The way we viewed street art change as well, we no longer just see patterns and bold colors it is now more of a statement trying to be perceived that was carefully thought out and planned.

Cameron Lockett

Brian Hussey

American History

April 27, 2016

On Tuesday April 26, 2016 Clay, Hector, Tefay, and I volunteered to get questions for the Committee of Seventy.  At first we met up in the 44th ward of Philadelphia since Clay knew voting polls in the area. When the group all came together we first started near a local hospital. We took pictures of people handing out flyers to support their candidate, a diagram of the voting booth, and a sign saying that there would be a language interpreter. When we were all set up we then began to ask people questions. As soon as we started, we realized we might have some trouble. As the first person I approached to see if they could answer some brief questions quickly rejected me. It took me some time before someone to say yes to answer the questions for Committee of Seventy. While Hector and Clay found it fairly easy for strangers to agree to answer questions for them. We decided to leave the location though since most of the people were coming inside the building since it was a hospital, and they did not want to vote. Some icing on the cake though was before we left I asked an older man to answer some questions. He agreed and during the middle of one the questions he noticed the Committee of Seventy symbol and stormed off.  

After that we decided to go to a polling station around city hall. At that area we were able to get more people to answer the questions. I’m not sure if it was the location since we were outside a building in center city and more people voted there or if it was because the people there were just friendlier than the last bunch. Even still only got around seven to eight people to answer some questions. I guess I should have expected this as the citizens of Phildelphia are not the most avid fans of answering random questions. Especially when they are being asked by someone who is asking you political questions just after you vote. From this experience though I have gained respect for people who have the guts to ask people questions or ask for their support a whole campaign. As even if you’re motivated it can be soul crushing to hear so many no’s back to back.  

Image #1 talks about the information needed for people with disabilities to be able to vote.  

Image #2 talks about how if you speak another language you can get an interpreter to help you vote.

Image #3 talks about the things prohibited during voting and the penalties that you could receive

The title of our artwork is “Different Stages”. It means that everyone is different and everyone is developing in different ways and at their own pace. This artwork was inspired by our friendship. For a long time we have been trying to see how we can all be the same, until we realized that we are all at different stages and we came to a conclusion that from our different stages and we will soon grow into our full potential. So we all agreed to draw the a flower growing through its different stages until it was full grown.

Our work is displayed on the right side of the third floor on the blue wall across from the windows. We chose this location because it was an area that was empty, which meant the viewer's attention will be focused on our work.The  blue background made the image pop more also.

Before this project, we didn't think very deeply about art. In the beginning, we didn’t think art really had a deep meaning. But now since we experience the critical thought process we understand that art has a bigger purpose than to just be seen. We also learned that we can use our lives as inspiration for our artwork. The way we viewed street art change as well, we no longer just see patterns and bold colors it is now more of a statement trying to be perceived that was carefully thought out and planned.

The title of our artwork is “Different Stages”. It means that everyone is different and everyone is developing in different ways and at their own pace. This artwork was inspired by our friendship. For a long time we have been trying to see how we can all be the same, until we realized that we are all at different stages and we came to a conclusion that from our different stages and we will soon grow into our full potential. So we all agreed to draw the a flower growing through its different stages until it was full grown.

Our work is displayed on the right side of the third floor on the blue wall across from the windows. We chose this location because it was an area that was empty, which meant the viewer's attention will be focused on our work.The  blue background made the image pop more also.

Before this project, we didn't think very deeply about art. In the beginning, we didn’t think art really had a deep meaning. But now since we experience the critical thought process we understand that art has a bigger purpose than to just be seen. We also learned that we can use our lives as inspiration for our artwork. The way we viewed street art change as well, we no longer just see patterns and bold colors it is now more of a statement trying to be perceived that was carefully thought out and planned.

Lex Martinez

Mr.Hussey

U.S. History

27 April 2016

Primary Election Volunteer Reflection

For my experience on Election day, this past Tuesday, was an experience that I will not forget. Being outside on election day felt like I was already eighteen years of age going out and voting for the first time, meeting new and old individuals that also are voting, and on the front lines making sure the voting process goes smoothly without any violations or errors in the process. Within four hours I learned a lot about what it takes to set up voting stations, monitor, and secure the stations. Walking from station to station was a bit of a hassle but thinking of it as a bit of summer exercise made it all the better! With my partner Jason, we took the time to view the area where the stations are located, some stations where a local church, a recreational center, and the back of a library. These three stations seem relatively popular and in areas where it will attract plenty of individuals, this was key to make people vote without forcing them instead to influence them indirectly. Jason and I didn’t get to meet any of the candidates, such a bummer, but did get to meet some of the volunteers to see their perspective on working at the poll booths and we did get some of their perspectives on who they wanted to see in office. Many felt like they should go with the “wave” according to the popular opinion but some people had reasonable evidence on why they chose their respectable candidate. I had only one questions about the election process regarding the paper ballots handed out to the public and why they didn’t allow all candidates to have their name on those ballots, Mr.Hussey enlightened me on the fact that the candidates pay tons of the big bucks for their name to be placed and bold on the sheets. I felt that this would be unfair because it led the public to believe that on the democratic side only Hilary C. was running when Bernie S. was also running as well.

Overall, the experience as a doosy. Waking up smelling the fresh polluted air and working at the poll booths. It was a great day!

The title of our artwork is “Different Stages”. It means that everyone is different and everyone is developing in different ways and at their own pace. This artwork was inspired by our friendship. For a long time we have been trying to see how we can all be the same, until we realized that we are all at different stages and we came to a conclusion that from our different stages and we will soon grow into our full potential. So we all agreed to draw the a flower growing through its different stages until it was full grown.

Our work is displayed on the right side of the third floor on the blue wall across from the windows. We chose this location because it was an area that was empty, which meant the viewer's attention will be focused on our work.The  blue background made the image pop more also.

Before this project, we didn't think very deeply about art. In the beginning, we didn’t think art really had a deep meaning. But now since we experience the critical thought process we understand that art has a bigger purpose than to just be seen. We also learned that we can use our lives as inspiration for our artwork. The way we viewed street art change as well, we no longer just see patterns and bold colors it is now more of a statement trying to be perceived that was carefully thought out and planned.

Caleb Hughes

Mr Hussey

4/27/16

Reflection

Yesterday, Me, Savion, Troy and Obasi worked for the Committee of 70 in the 59th ward. Our job was to survey voters after they voted in the polls. Some people answered and some either just walked right by us or said no about taking the survey. The people who did take the survey were most likely around the age 50 to 60. I think we got to survey one young person. We went to the waterview recreation center. Then we went to the Awbury recreation center. The last place we went to take a survey was Martin Luther King high school

We met other volunteers. They weren't working for the committee. I believe that they were working on their own terms. Out of all the people we interviewed and met yesterday the volunteers that at the awbury recreation center. The volunteers were elderly and wise African Americans. One of them was an old black panther who was happy to see young black people working and volunteering for the committee. He talked about the things in his neighborhood changed and the racism with blacks voting and not being allowed to go into polling places. The other gentleman marched with Malcolm X in the 60s.

It was a pretty cool experience in all. The last location we went to was very boring. There wasn't many people coming out of the building.

Tiffany Irick

4/27

History

It all started early in the morning with a phone call. Waking up and getting dress. I meet up with my partner and we went out to the 34th ward. Before starting, we went to grab  some breakfast for the road. We Started first down on overbrook. There, there was a hotel that was holding its own little voting center. We went in there and asked the judge of elections for a brief 5 question interview, she was very happy to help and give her opinion. After we were done, we asked some of the volunteers what their opinion was as well. After that, we left and and moved on to another voting station. There we got to interview a bunch more people. Some were voters and some were more volinteers as i was interviewing people i got to meet someone from the committee of 70 there. He asked how things were going and in the end I asked him for a short interview and it went well. A couple of minutes later we were out again.

Being able to do this and have this opportunity was great. I got to go out in the field and interview important people and help get the people's voices/opinions out there to help make the voting process better or easier. I enjoyed asking the questions, even though some made no sense to me. I felt empowered and incontrol being able to ask these question though. I felt apart of the processes and that i had an important role. I want to thank whoever gave use this opportunity and i hope we will be able to do this again.

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