Xiaotong’s LEARNING PORTFOLIO _____Xiaotong___________________(name of Interviewer) is interviewing _____Kimmy______________(name of person being interviewed) 1.Summary of partner’s idea for Bridge 4: Kimmy’s site for Bridge 4 is to Grand Central terminal, and her idea is to make a series of earrings relate to her inspiration drew from the architecture of Grand Central Terminal. […]
Month: June 2016
Bridge 4: Studio Research
The Main Concourse The billboard The Ceiling Site: Grand Central Terminal Ideas: Make a garment that shows the mystery of the Grand Central Terminal. Make a series of earring collection to express the culture and history of GCT. Make a fashion collage about the history of passengers’ clothing. Make a collection of accessories using similar […]
Inspiration
Tom Fruin’s stained glass house installed at Brooklyn Bridge, 2014 Karoline Koryl, art work, 2013-2015 Bui Xuan Phai, Vietnam, 1970-1980 Edvard Munch (In order) Spring Ploughing (1918), The Sick Child (1885-86, 1907) , The Scream (1893), Puberty (1894-95), Night in St. Cloud(1890) Jonny […]
Deconstruction
In Drawing&Imaging, we were to create an ideal gallery. Although it was not an intense project but I was very interested in it because every designer/artist dreams to have their own gallery or studio. I love to play with colors, glass, and the light. Since it is an ideal one, I tried to illustrate all […]
Studio:Bridge 2-Portrait of “Home”
Times Square History of the Site: Times Square was formerly named Longacre Square and it was renamed in 1904. The new Times Square is distinguished by the Times Square Ball drop on its roof every New Year’s Eve. The reputation of Times Square changed after the Great Depression in the 1930s. Residents moved uptown to cheaper neighborhoods, and many popular theaters […]
Integrative Studio 2:Time Square
Times Square was formerly named Longacre Square. Times Square was renamed in 1904. Three small streams united near what is now 10th Avenue and 40th street when the Dutch first settled in Manhattan. These three streams formed the “Great Kill”. The name Longacre retained in a tiny hamlet, Great Kill, that became a center for carriage-making as the upland to […]
Integretive Studio 2:Life Story
book layout inspirations: Final Collage inside of the letters of the book: Final:
Integrative Seminar 2: Research Post
My research site is: ____Grand Central Terminal_____________. When I made observations about this location, I was standing in this exact location: _East 42nd street and Parks Ave.______________________________. Ten questions I have about this site (must begin with “why” and “how”): Why is Grand Central Terminal famous? 2.Why is it named Grand Central Terminal 3.How did […]
Integrative Studio/Seminar 2:Cultural Media Blog
Theme: Smell The word “smell” automatically reminds me of my perfumes. I am a big fan of all kinds of perfumes, and collecting fragrances is one of my hobbies. Personally, a smell can not only bring me the physical sensation, but also brings on a flood if memories, influence people’s moods and even affect the […]