This event happened right on campus, CSUSM that is, in the Arts Great Hall (Arts 180). An art exhibition using negative and positive, construction paper-like imagery. Bring back memories of my own childhood of craft time in preschool during the afternoon, right after nap time. But these figures in this piece showed a different emotion. Emotions of grief, agony, and even mortality as the figures that start out as students turned into zombies. Walking towards what looked like a "Big Business" type figure, cigar in the mouth and all, the antagonist of this tale.
Overall, the display fostered familiar feelings of agony and grief. Specifically about the recent budget crisis, that ironically seems to be occurring much to quickly. But it is not the first time an event like this occurred. To read more about that go to SaveCSUSM.com.
The usage of the negative and positive space to foster emotions and it was only two toned. Seeing that definitely inspired me work for the next project coming up. (Stay tuned :))
The only criticism that I'd have to say is, I want to see more. Students on campus need to be aware of the events that are going to effect them. And more artistic voices need to be heard on this subject matter.
And I learned that I'm not the only student that has those feelings.
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