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  "Relaxing Bug" Street Art

Posted by Mary Hertz in ART 9 - Hertz - a1 on
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My piece was inspired by the children's books that I read with my son. I wanted to create something that felt whimsical and imaginative. 

I chose the location I did because I wanted it to look as though the insect was lounging in  a corner and I wanted it to be near my room. 

I have been paying attention to the different styles of illustration in children's books and have really been thinking about how under-appreciated some children's book art is. I also thought about how an image can transport the viewer and also pique a viewer's interest in finding out more of the story. I like to imagine that there is a story being told in my drawing.

I am now paying attention to the varied styles of street art and I think more about the purpose behind the art that I see and the characters that artists create, similar to how children's book illustrators have to think about the characters that they are illustrating.

"Debut"

Posted by Anthony Walker-Wardlaw in ART 9 - Hertz - a1 on

So, when I set out to make this I wanted to make a piece that called out America. We spend all this time worrying about "Diversity" and Gender "Politics". Little said in the news, China had a genocide, hey, there are people i the east getting aids because, up to date vaccines, who needs those!?  We live in a world with much greater issues than what you want between your thighs, or what animal you think you are spiritually. We live in a world with bigger issues than what group is offended by what word. Social Justice has gone so insane that it's killing itself, yet, North Korea is waving nukes around, and we might end up in a war that could ruin America even more than racism or misogyny. In the well fitting word of Frank, "It's time to stop!"   

Well, just because i have to here are the questions
  • Why did you choose the location you chose?
I chose across from the stairway so that more people will see it.
  • How did this project change your perception of Art?
It didn't, I don't have any new view of art, bit I have more respect for the technique now
  • How did this project change your perception of Art you see as you travel around the city?
It didn't, I just look out for it more often
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Street Art

Posted by Cindy Perez-Nieto in ART 9 - Hertz - a1 on

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  • What is the meaning of the work you created?
The meaning of our work is for people to question themselves what it is, 
  • What inspired your work?
Rainbows inspired our work. 
  • Why did you choose the location you chose?
I chose the location because that is where it will be seen by a lot of people. 
  • How did this project change your perception of Art?
It didn't really change the perception of Art. 
  • How did this project change your perception of Art you see as you travel around the city?
It didn't. 

Growing Flower

Posted by Mekhya Johnson in ART 9 - Hertz - a1 on

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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.





Street Art

Posted by Camilo Ruiz in ART 9 - Hertz - a1 on

1.The meaning is it is abstract and expresses many feelings.
2.I was inspired by artwork online.
3.I chose the location because it was hidden but people could still see.People will still see it.
4.It changed my perception because when I thought of art I usually thought of formal art and paintings but now I also think of street art and other arts.
5.As I walk around I see street art everywhere when before I barely cared or knew what it was.
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"H.O.P.E." Sign

Posted by Eva Litke in ART 9 - Hertz - a1 on

​I created a sign colored in the basic colors of the rainbow (ROYGBIV) with the phrase "Hold On Pain Ends" leading across and down the square paper. The meaning of my piece is that even when times are hard and life seems stressful and hopeless, there is always hope around you somewhere. Then, when you dig deeper into the meaning of "hope," you find the idea/theme of the word (can be) hold on, pain ends, and that there is a light in your future, so don't give up. I included the rainbow background behind the phrase because in my opinion, rainbow's can represent opportunities and happiness that can appear in many forms, hence the multi colored patch. This ties together to show that hope is always around, and pops up in many different forms.


I am extremely into music, and I am always writing new song lyrics for myself. About a year ago, I decided to look up "life quotes" on google images to find inspiration for myself for a new song. That was when I came across a picture with the phrase "Hold On Pain Ends" and I immediately wrote it down because I thought it was genius! When Ms. Hertz explained to us what we were going to do for this mini project, I thought about the quote, and made the connection very suddenly to rainbows.

I chose to put my drawing/piece on the wall next to the door to the school store. I chose this location because I know that many students come by that area every day for the school store, as well as just to hang out, so I could be sure that my art would be seen by many.

I have realized that art doesn't have to be a drawing, it can be a phrase, or even a word, that has lots of meaning behind it.

There is much more art around Center City than I really realize.


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Street Art

Posted by Malayah Johnson in ART 9 - Hertz - a1 on

  • What is the meaning of the work you created?

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.





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Street Art

Posted by Kashawn Gilmore in ART 9 - Hertz - a1 on

The meaning of the ribbon I drew is All cancer. 

Amount of deaths that is caused by cancer inspired me to make this art. 

I don't know why I choose the location Maybe because it's visible to others.

Art is not just a drawing it has a bigger meaning under it 

I can see on some of the art what would want to make a person draw this piece of artwork. 

Street Art

Posted by Shaiann Desvignes in ART 9 - Hertz - a1 on

​The meaning behind my picture was to tell everyone to love their curls/Natural Hair. Not a lot of people appreciate their natural hair state, so I wanted them to embrace it. My natural hair inspired my work, because at a point in time I didn't like my natural hair,  but now I LOVE it. I choose to put my picture below the stairway 4 sign. I choose to put it their because I felt like a lot of people would see it more because everyone uses those stairs. This project changed my perspective on art because I realized its much  bigger than just bold colors, and cool designs, it much more than that, its expressing yourself. It changed my perspective on art I see around the city because now I think about what did that person want to show me with that piece? Or, what does this piece stand for? Now I ask questions.
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Street Art

Posted by Dexter Le in ART 9 - Hertz - a1 on

My street artwork is named "dungeon". I decided to make the artwork simple and representational of myself because it would be more easier to understand. My meaning of the artwork is about life and how I am keeping up with myself. The meaning of the artwork is for you to decide what I am going through.
Along with my artwork, the only inspiration was myself. The reason why I decided to inspire myself is because, I can speak the most for myself. I cannot talk the opinions of others but I can talk about mine. Other than my inspiration of myself, I was not inspired by anyone else.

I decided to choose this location because I wanted a place where it would be far away from other artwork. Most artwork featured "happiness" "love" "future" etc, I did not want to destroy their value with my dark art. I chose a spot where it is dimmed, not bright, but does provide an exceptional view.

Although this is my old thesis of art, I would say that it did not change at all. Art is like literature, with a deep back story, and also with an experience. However, I believe the way on how you make art matters just as much. Therefore, my perception of art has not changed at all.

Previously like I stated, my perception of art around the city has not changed. The key factor of my thesis is the way on how you reflect your art on the world. If you decide to make your art for sale then so be it, however, art does not have a price. If you decide it does then so be it but are you really an artist with money instead?

In conclusion, this project did make me express my mind and released some of the negative thoughts over these months. The artwork did help me think about my self more often and the value of the colors changed my viewpoint when shading my artwork. This was a fantastic learning experience however, deciding the location was difficult. 



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