ART
During incubation, my group discussion lead me to have three different options for Perspective in English. These three options were the perspective of a school shooter, a serial killer, or a man in prison. For the art portion, I was originally set on making an anaglyph. An anaglyph is an image printed with two overlapping colors, creating a 3-D like effect. Typically, the image would be printed in red and cyan colors. However, after two days of attempting to understand the process of an anaglyph- I met with Mr. Grandi (the Apollo art teacher) and discussed a new route. We discussed the process behind a "lenticular image." A lenticular image uses layers of lenses (lenticular sheets) to change the perspective of the image from different angles. With this, I spent the first day researching ways to create one and used many sources to gather information. I became impatient and jumped in- when, halfway through the creation process, the piece was shifted terribly and I had to start over. Luckily, it was only the third day of working and the next day I tried again and again. About four days past and I still wasn't figuring it out, although I was getting closer.
Process and Printing
The process of a lenticular image goes as followed: First, have two images on the same focal plane and aligned property. Two similar images works best for lenticular imaging. Then, create a pattern mask (a set of vertical lines correlating to the size of your lenticular sheets). I bought 60LPI lenticular sheets. The sheets all differ depending on how far you want the piece to be looked at and at what angle. 60LPI should be viewed at 1-10 inches away from the piece and at a 54 degree angle. After you have made a pattern mask, you place the pattern mask and shift one of the images one pixel to the right to create the illusion. You print the image and place on the lenticular sheet, aligning the black line with the first ridge. If the sheet has an adhesive, then you can laminate it through a cooling laminator.
The process of a lenticular image goes as followed: First, have two images on the same focal plane and aligned property. Two similar images works best for lenticular imaging. Then, create a pattern mask (a set of vertical lines correlating to the size of your lenticular sheets). I bought 60LPI lenticular sheets. The sheets all differ depending on how far you want the piece to be looked at and at what angle. 60LPI should be viewed at 1-10 inches away from the piece and at a 54 degree angle. After you have made a pattern mask, you place the pattern mask and shift one of the images one pixel to the right to create the illusion. You print the image and place on the lenticular sheet, aligning the black line with the first ridge. If the sheet has an adhesive, then you can laminate it through a cooling laminator.
References And Rituals
When gathering information for making an anaglyph (not the lenticular image), I found these reference photos (below) to be the most appealing. I decided I wanted to show the perspective of a man in prison. I chose to do this, for only a few reasons. I always wondered how it felt in prison because I know a few friends that have parents in prison- always spiking my curiosity from their parents perspective. The major reason for choosing this perspective was because during planning- I had recalled a personal situation that occurred in my family history over five years ago. In my journal entries, the story was written to explain what happened to my distant family in a third country. Some names, genders, and events were changed- however the basic storyline is there- to keep private information from the public. Read my journal entries and find out more or continue to read the process of my art process.
When gathering information for making an anaglyph (not the lenticular image), I found these reference photos (below) to be the most appealing. I decided I wanted to show the perspective of a man in prison. I chose to do this, for only a few reasons. I always wondered how it felt in prison because I know a few friends that have parents in prison- always spiking my curiosity from their parents perspective. The major reason for choosing this perspective was because during planning- I had recalled a personal situation that occurred in my family history over five years ago. In my journal entries, the story was written to explain what happened to my distant family in a third country. Some names, genders, and events were changed- however the basic storyline is there- to keep private information from the public. Read my journal entries and find out more or continue to read the process of my art process.
Firsts and Fails
This was one of the first and only images I could manage to create into an anaglyph. I originally planned on painting this piece, however- with the change in direction and the ability to not obtain stereoscopic glasses (red and cyan cardboard glasses) I headed towards lenticular imaging. I found that creating an anaglyph is more difficult than creating a lenticular image. This image was created through an app I downloaded through my phone, so I didn't photoshop this image. For this reason, the image was cropped and awkwardly positioned. I enjoyed the 3-D effect, however this image wasn't what I envisioned. This idea was scratched and the rough drafts for a new art piece began.
This was one of the first and only images I could manage to create into an anaglyph. I originally planned on painting this piece, however- with the change in direction and the ability to not obtain stereoscopic glasses (red and cyan cardboard glasses) I headed towards lenticular imaging. I found that creating an anaglyph is more difficult than creating a lenticular image. This image was created through an app I downloaded through my phone, so I didn't photoshop this image. For this reason, the image was cropped and awkwardly positioned. I enjoyed the 3-D effect, however this image wasn't what I envisioned. This idea was scratched and the rough drafts for a new art piece began.
Determination and Difficulties
The first week of trying to understand the process of lenticular imaging was coming to an end. Along with trying to see if anaglyphs were an option- most of the first week was debating which one was most reasonable to pursue. I ended up going with lenticular sheets and worked on the piece for the next week. In the second week of working, I finally settled on this photo to be the prison view (on the right). With this, I laid the images on top of one another. |
Learning and Losing
I merged the two layers, however, everyday something went wrong in the process. Every image I printed wouldn't work and I believed it was because of the pattern mask. As you can see (image below), the pattern mask I created from the first print had very wide spacing in-between each individual line. The lenticular sheet couldn't have the right placing, and so I started the pattern mask again from scratch.
I merged the two layers, however, everyday something went wrong in the process. Every image I printed wouldn't work and I believed it was because of the pattern mask. As you can see (image below), the pattern mask I created from the first print had very wide spacing in-between each individual line. The lenticular sheet couldn't have the right placing, and so I started the pattern mask again from scratch.
New Mask, New Method
When I created my new pattern mask, I followed a step-by-step guide on making lenticular image without any misstep. The is created the new pattern mask(to the right) and I made sure it aligned with my lenticular sheets before printing. I just put the lenticular sheet over the mask on the laptop. Then, I moved on to try a different method for overlaying the pattern mask. I used to copy and paste the pattern over the two images, however I defined the pattern in photoshop and put the layer on top of both images this way. I moved one image one pixel to the right and printed out the pattern. The printing in the end, didn't work. However, I am glad I learned a lot from this experience and worked hard to finish this piece. |
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English
Journals and A Journey
For English, I had waited to work on until the second week of the project because figuring out my art piece was quite difficult. With my art piece in the perspective of a man in prison vs. when he had freedom, I decided to create journal entries from the man in prison for my english portion. Before I began writing, I researched personal journal entries that were written while incarcerated. Many of the journal entries that I read were prisoners on death row in moderate/decently kept prisons. Without specifics, I kept notes of what the journal entries contained with their tone, their emotion, their descriptive form, and their desires. I read a variety- one of which was in a third country, another by a man with autism, and a women in an all women's jail. I also read poems, typically describing the emotion of the inmates. These poems helped me attempt to capture the blunt essence of fear and regret into my journal entries. To begin, I attempted to fit into their shoes by isolating myself in this project. I recored three sessions of myself in isolation- left with only a paper and pencil. Each session lasted 30 minutes and I left nearby distractions pass on as if they were't there. With these sessions I recorded how I felt, what I thought, and what I could do to pass the time.
For English, I had waited to work on until the second week of the project because figuring out my art piece was quite difficult. With my art piece in the perspective of a man in prison vs. when he had freedom, I decided to create journal entries from the man in prison for my english portion. Before I began writing, I researched personal journal entries that were written while incarcerated. Many of the journal entries that I read were prisoners on death row in moderate/decently kept prisons. Without specifics, I kept notes of what the journal entries contained with their tone, their emotion, their descriptive form, and their desires. I read a variety- one of which was in a third country, another by a man with autism, and a women in an all women's jail. I also read poems, typically describing the emotion of the inmates. These poems helped me attempt to capture the blunt essence of fear and regret into my journal entries. To begin, I attempted to fit into their shoes by isolating myself in this project. I recored three sessions of myself in isolation- left with only a paper and pencil. Each session lasted 30 minutes and I left nearby distractions pass on as if they were't there. With these sessions I recorded how I felt, what I thought, and what I could do to pass the time.
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Rough Drafts and Rough Thinking
After I had written and recorded journal entries, I decided it was time for me to gather information from my family about our past and what had happened. I dove deeper and deeper, only have small fragments of information to a bigger story. With everything I could collect, I decided to write at least one journal entry to begin. It was difficult to begin, not knowing how I wanted to make the man feel or how it should be written. I was a little hesitant, until I realized another perspective I could be writing this from. The perspective of a father. I am by no means a father, however, I felt as if I could look through the eyes of mine. I have one, so I tried so see his actions and how he acted in certain situations, trying to justify his reasons. So, looked to my dad for inspiration, wondering how he would respond when he's angry, mad, sad, etc. As I wrote- I found myself empathizing with the man I was writing about. I found it quite humorous although- I enjoyed how I was actually believing he was real. So, I made it the first journal entry the man I wrote about to be a letter to his son. As I finished- I found myself pouring so many emotions into his letter, I decided to change the tone. It was difficult writing the other journal entries because, as someone who wants to write a story- I found it difficult not to write formally. After i wrote my second journal entry, I realized I had no goal with these journal entries. So, as I wrote the third one, I decided to add a story that could be enjoyed by a reader. I had two options- let the man write until his final days or let him escape. Without thinking, I chose to let him escape. As the story continues, I realized I had to look through three perspectives after i had finished writing all the journal entries. I had to look through the perspective of a prisoner, a father, and a mother. At the end of this project- I reflected on what I learned in my own time. I have earned great insight on the minds of these types of people and although it was through eyes that only saw depression and sadness, I also learned that most of them saw hope in many things. To be a prisoner, or a father, or a mother may differ physically- however, I learned that all of them can find love and hope in everything. It taught me to be grateful for the family, friends, and life I live. It's not easy being someone your not- but I would recommend many of you to see through the perspective of others. I've realized many people don't care or are too lazy to do so, but that's only going to cause you more harm. Learn from experience of others and not just your own, because your life is not just yours to live. Your life is a life that can affect others- so make sure you make an impact you make in someone's life is good and not greedy.
After I had written and recorded journal entries, I decided it was time for me to gather information from my family about our past and what had happened. I dove deeper and deeper, only have small fragments of information to a bigger story. With everything I could collect, I decided to write at least one journal entry to begin. It was difficult to begin, not knowing how I wanted to make the man feel or how it should be written. I was a little hesitant, until I realized another perspective I could be writing this from. The perspective of a father. I am by no means a father, however, I felt as if I could look through the eyes of mine. I have one, so I tried so see his actions and how he acted in certain situations, trying to justify his reasons. So, looked to my dad for inspiration, wondering how he would respond when he's angry, mad, sad, etc. As I wrote- I found myself empathizing with the man I was writing about. I found it quite humorous although- I enjoyed how I was actually believing he was real. So, I made it the first journal entry the man I wrote about to be a letter to his son. As I finished- I found myself pouring so many emotions into his letter, I decided to change the tone. It was difficult writing the other journal entries because, as someone who wants to write a story- I found it difficult not to write formally. After i wrote my second journal entry, I realized I had no goal with these journal entries. So, as I wrote the third one, I decided to add a story that could be enjoyed by a reader. I had two options- let the man write until his final days or let him escape. Without thinking, I chose to let him escape. As the story continues, I realized I had to look through three perspectives after i had finished writing all the journal entries. I had to look through the perspective of a prisoner, a father, and a mother. At the end of this project- I reflected on what I learned in my own time. I have earned great insight on the minds of these types of people and although it was through eyes that only saw depression and sadness, I also learned that most of them saw hope in many things. To be a prisoner, or a father, or a mother may differ physically- however, I learned that all of them can find love and hope in everything. It taught me to be grateful for the family, friends, and life I live. It's not easy being someone your not- but I would recommend many of you to see through the perspective of others. I've realized many people don't care or are too lazy to do so, but that's only going to cause you more harm. Learn from experience of others and not just your own, because your life is not just yours to live. Your life is a life that can affect others- so make sure you make an impact you make in someone's life is good and not greedy.
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