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Presentation Response

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I had the pleasure to do my presentation on Martha Colburn. I love how authentic and unapologetic her work felt. She does everything by hand rather than transitioning with technology, which I feel like very few people do nowadays. My favorite piece of hers was Cats Amore. Marlon Riggs’ story was really inspiring. I frequently forget how fortunate I am to have not had to face basically any discrimination during my lifetime, so I can’t imagine being a double minority (black and gay) and facing the hardships he did. He was so resilient brave to turn those struggles into art. I loved his sense of humor. I really enjoyed the “snap” sequence we watched. I think my favorite piece I saw of Guy Madden’s was The Dead Father because of just how purely bizarre it is. He has a distinct style that reminded me a lot of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari because of its expressionist and surreal characteristics. I have been really intrigued with the method of c...
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Self Portrait Response

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I was insanely impressed with all of my fellow peers’ self-portraits. Each were so unique and displayed everyone’s individual expertise and interests, which was just so special. I enjoyed learning about “data moshing” in Tristans and Trevors films. I love stop motion and I think Daniel did a really great job executing this in his film. Anthony’s film was very appealing to me and was an interesting take on the assignment. I appreciated the humor in Will and Kyles films. I loved Destiny’s light and dark contrast (and David Bowie makeup). Molly did an excellent job in giving me a sense of what life is like with claustrophobia with her soundscape and color contrasts. I was really intrigued with Charles’ “confessional” style film, it had me wanting more. Ashley’s flower metaphor was amazing. Austin’s film was so touching, and I agree with everything his family said! I really liked how intimate Marika’s film to her boyfriend felt. I liked how of Rory’s film was sort-of...
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